Whether you purchased your computer from UVM or through another vendor,
please be sure to install Symantec Antivirus version 9 from UVM's
no-charge software download page.
This
new version of Symantec Antivirus contains a required patch to allow it
to
continue working with the newest version of Windows, Windows XP with
Service Pack 2 (SP2). Many Windows XP computers have installed
Service Pack 2 automatically during the last week or so, so you may not
be aware that your computer has this problem. Only version 9 lets
your computer receive virus protection quickly when a new virus is
discovered.
Here are the steps to protecting your computer against viruses:
Here are the steps to protecting your computer against viruses:
- Start Internet Explorer, and from the Tools menu, choose Windows
Update.
- On the Windows Update screen, scan for Windows critical updates
and patches, and install any that are listed.
- Restart your computer.
- Start Internet Explorer, and go to the UVM software download page.
Click on Windows, then click to download Symantec Antivirus version 9.
- Install Symantec Antivirus version 9.
- Restart your computer.