Anti-Virus Software

Anti-Virus Software

Anti-virus software protects your computer against viruses by scanning for malicious programs and then neutralizing or eliminating them.

Questions to think about:

Do you need anti-virus software?

New viruses are coming out every day, so it is very important to keep your anti-virus software updated, and scan frequently in order for your computer to stay healthy and run properly!

Where can I get free anti-virus software?

Links to free anti-virus software can be found on the Online Learning Downloads page: http://www.richland.edu/online/resources#downloads Links to an external site.

Should I have more than one anti-virus program on my computer?

It is strongly recommended that ONLY ONE anti-virus program be used on your computer. If more than one is used, there is a strong possibility they will conflict with each other and cause problems on your computer.

How often should my anti-virus software run on my computer?

If you already have anti-virus software, make sure it is updated and scanning your computer continually (not just once a day, but all day long!)