The Information Technology Department provides instructions to students for connecting their personal computer to the Millikin network, installing email software, and downloading McAfee Anti-virus software.

The IT webpage /it/TechServices/Virus/ contains several links to fixes for known viruses and a link to download the McAfee Anti-virus software. If a student’s computer is connected to Millikin’s network and logs into the network, it will automatically be updated with the latest data files about viruses and will be protected. These webpages are continuously updated with information about new virus outbreaks. The IT Department will also send out email notices to the Millikin community through the Announcements Listserv with alerts for newfound widespread viruses.

Notices in email about viruses from persons other than members of the IT Department should be confirmed with the IT Help Desk. The above mentioned web page has links to listings of virus hoaxes to check the validity of warnings.

If a student owned computer contains one or more of the following programs, the IT Department will not be responsible for troubleshooting or helping to fix virus problems on a student owned computer. The programs must be removed before the Help Desk will assist in troubleshooting problems with viruses. This list is not all inclusive, there may be additional programs such as Adware or other file/music sharing programs that must be removed before receiving assistance.
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Students must take precautions to protect their personal computer from virus attacks. By downloading McAfee Anti-virus software and limiting access to their computer from outside sources, they will minimize their risk from viruses.

If a student refuses to follow the above standard in protecting their personal computer from viruses, and they are found to be spreading a computer virus on campus, their computer access will be shut off until their computer is cleaned of viruses.

It is the responsibility of the student to install the antivirus software and clean their personal computer of any viruses. The IT Help Desk will assist with information in how to do that but will not be responsible for cleaning a student owned computer of viruses.