Antivirus Software
Download Site: Mines Symantec Antivirus can be downloaded from the Mines Software Download Site, which will require you verify your Mines status by logging in with your campus username and MultiPass.
Vendor: Symantec
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, only.
General Description: Antivirus software that automatically or manually scans for viruses, malicious and/or threatening programs.
Scope of License: Mines community-wide site license includes faculty, staff and students, including personal use.
Details of License: Mines Symantec Antivirus is available for installation on campus and home machines for use by faculty, staff and students.
Cost to Mines end-user: Mines CCIT does not currently charge for the use of this license, provided it is removed from any personally owned machines upon separation from Mines.
Media and Licensing Mechanisms: Mines Symantec Antivirus can be downloaded from the Mines Software Download Site, which will require you verify your Mines status by logging in with your campus username and MultiPass.
Frequency of Updates: Minor upgrades to the program itself may be issued several times a year. The virus definitions are normally updated at least weekly, but may be updated more often depending on emerging threats.
Documentation: Symantec Antivirus Documentation.
Mines Support: If you have trouble with virus infections, downloading or installing the software, please submit a request at the Mines Help Center.
