SCANNING FOR VIRUSES USING AVG ANTI-VIRUS

To run a Virus Scan on your computer:

1. Click Start, Programs.
2. Find the AVG Anti-Virus folder in the list of programs.
3. Within the AVG Anti-Virus folder, click the AVG Anti-Virus icon.
4. In the AVG Anti-Virus System window, click "Scan Computer" to begin checking for viruses.
5. If a virus is found, AVG will either clean or delete the infected files, whichever is necessary to prevent further infection. If you have any questions, contact the Help Desk for assistance.

IF YOU SUSPECT A COMPUTER VIRUS - If you suspect your computer may have a virus, you should:

1. Run a Virus Scan on your computer using AVG Anti-Virus software.
   Document symptoms of the problem, for example: 
   • Your friends receive strange emails from you, which you have not sent.
   • Your computer won't function, freezes, give error messages.
   • Contact the Help Desk at ext. 1142 as soon as possible for help. 

PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COMPUTER VIRUSES - The following tips will help you to prevent the spread of computer viruses:

• Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source.
• Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Better be safe than sorry and confirm that they really sent it.
• Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected.
• Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any to them. These types of email are considered spam, which is unsolicited, intrusive mail that clogs up the network.
• Do not download any files from strangers.
• Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Ensure that the source is a legitimate and reputable one. Verify that an anti-virus program checks the files on the download site. If you're uncertain, don't download the file at all or download the file to a floppy and test it with your own anti-virus software.
• Update your anti-virus software regularly. Over 500 viruses are discovered each month, so you'll want to be protected.
• Back up your files on a regular basis. If a virus destroys your files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy.
• You should store your backup copy in a separate location from your work files, preferably not on your computer.