AntiVirus-AntiSpyware

Correct/Check Your Sophos Configuration

All computers on the Deerfield Academy network should be running Sophos, our virus protection software. This is the best way to keep us all safe from viruses. To check/correct your virus settings, do the following:

• Open Sophos (under START –> PROGRAMS –> SOPHOS ANTIVIRUS –> SOPHOS ANTIVIRUS)
• Click the Immediate tab
• Click OPTIONS –> CONFIGURATION –> ACTION
• Select all 4 Disinfect boxes
• Select Infected Files box
• Select Delete
• Unselect Request Confirmation
• Click OK
• Click the IC Client tab
• Click OPTIONS –> CONFIGURATION –> ACTION
• Select all 3 Disinfect boxes
• Select Infected Files box
• Select Delete
• Unselect Request Confirmation
• Click OK
• Click the Scheduled tab
• If there is a job listed, click Remove
• Click File –> Exit

Spyware FAQ

Has your computer been running slowly or even crashing a lot lately? Have you been having problems with pop-ups interrupting your work? You probably have software called “spyware” or “parasiteware” installed on your computer.

What is Spyware?

Spyware is software that installs itself on your computer without your knowledge when you download files from the Internet.

Why is Spyware a problem?

Spyware programs can interrupt your network connection or cause you to lose your network and Internet connection entirely. They also keep track of websites you visit and software you install on your computer, and change your homepage. Frequently they make your computer run more slowly or not run at all.

Are there specific programs to avoid downloading?

Experts indicate that if they had to choose the single worst program it would be Kazaa. In addition, the following are generally considered to be problematic:

• Atom Wire
• Audiogalaxy
• Satellite
• BearShare
• Bonzi Buddy
• Brilliant Digital
• Comet Cursor
• eAccelerator
• Gator
• Go MP3
• Grokster
• iMesh
• LimeWire
• New.Net
• SaveNow
• Zone Alarm

And more… The list changes every day. In general, you should be very careful about downloading any program from the Internet. Contact the Help Desk (helpdesk@deerfield.edu, x1444) if you have a question about a specific application.

Cleaning up with Spybot

Spybot — Search & Destroy is a free utility that detects and removes spyware. We recommend that you use Spybot as well as Microsoft Anti-Spyware and Ad-Aware (see below).

• If you have not previously installed Spybot:
• Open My Computer
  • Go to R:Software DownloadsPCAntiSpyware Tools
  • Double-click on the installation icon (Spybot 1.4)
  • Click Next to select the default options on each screen, click Install, click Finish
• To run Spybot:
  • Start Spybot (under START –> PROGRAMS –> SPYBOT – SEARCH & DESTROY)
  • Click Search for Updates, check all options, and click Download Updates (we recommend you check for updates each time you run Spybot)
  • Click Check for Problems and wait while the computer is scanned
  • Click Fix selected problems
  • Click Yes
  • When finished, exit Spybot

Cleaning up with Ad-Aware

Ad-Aware is another free utility that removes spyware. We recommend that you download and use Ad-Aware as well as Microsoft Anti-Spyware (see below) and Spybot (see above).

• If you have not previously installed Ad-Aware:
  • Open My Computer
  • Got to R:Software DownloadsPCAntiSpyware Tools
  • Double-click on the installation icon (AdAware 1.6)
• To run Ad-Aware:
  • Start Ad-Aware (under START–> PROGRAMS –> LAVASOFT ADAWARE)
  • Click Check for Updates Now, click Connect, Click OK, click Finish (we recommend that you check for updates each time you run Ad-Aware)
  • Click Start and select Use Default Scanning Options
  • Click Next
  • When the scan is complete, click Finish
  • Right click the first OBJ box and select Check All
  • Click Next
  • Click OK in the Confirmation box
  • Click OK when it says “Cleaning Finished”
  • Exit Ad-Aware

Cleaning up with Microsoft Anti-Spyware

Microsoft Anti-Spyware is another utility that removes spyware. We recommend that you download and use Microsoft Anti-Spyware as well as Ad-Aware and Spybot (see above). If you have not previously installed Microsoft Anti-Spyware:

• Open My Computer
• Go to R:Software DownloadsPCAntiSpyware Tools
• Double-click on the installation icon (Microsoft AntiSpyware Install)