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Keep Your Anti-Virus Software Current

If you plan on installing Symantec Client Firewall, you should make sure to install the Symantec Client Security product. Symantec Client Security is an integrated suite that contains both Symantec AntiVirus and Symantec Client Firewall. For instructions on installing Symantec Client Security, please see Install and Configure Symantec Client Security for Windows.

If you do not want to install the firewall, you can just install Symantec AntiVirus. There is no option to install only the firewall, and the Symantec AntiVirus installer will remove any previous installations of Symantec Client Firewall.

  • Before you install Symantec AntiVirus software, disable or uninstall all other anti-virus and firewall applications that may interfere with the installation process.

Before You Begin

To use Symantec AntiVirus for Windows, you need the following:

  • A machine running Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP
  • Access to the BevoWare download site
  • 46 MB of available hard drive space for Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP (Note: This figure includes space used for temporary Windows files, the actual application may require less space.)
  • An active Internet connection (if you plan to use the product's auto-update function), including:
    • an installed Ethernet card and Category 5 Ethernet cable, if connecting with UTNet, Resnet, wired Public Network, or other Ethernet connection.
    • an IF number with Telesys Dial-Up Service, if dialing directly into UT Austin (unnecessary if you use another ISP).
    • a modem that works with your operating system, if dialing in.

Before you install Symantec AntiVirus software:

  • Close all open programs on your machine, so you won't lose work when you restart the machine during this installation.
  • (Windows NT/2000/XP) Log in as Administrator, or as a user with administrative privileges. If you have questions, contact your network administrator or call the ITS Help Desk at 512-475-9400.

Install Symantec AntiVirus for Windows

IMPORTANT! If you want to update your software or schedule auto-updates, this application requires Internet connectivity. If you begin installation when you are not connected, the program may attempt to make a connection to complete the installation process.

For this product to install correctly, you need to uninstall or disable any existing anti-virus applications and restart your machine. Then, you should temporarily disable any firewall applications that are running.

  1. Double-click on the installer. Double-click the Symantec AntiVirus folder, and follow the steps below.
  2. Click Install to begin installation.
  3. Click Next when the installer screen appears.
  4. Read the license agreement screen, and if you agree to it, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
  5. Click Next to install all components using the default installation path, or click Custom to specify components and installation path.
  6. In the Network Setup Type window, select Unmanaged, then click Next.
    • If your department operates a management console, you may be able to select Managed. This option takes advantage of a companion server product that automatically installs program patches, virus definition updates, and protection policies. This means that you do not need to configure your software for automatic updates. Check with your department's network administrator to find out if you have this capability.
    • If you chose Managed, enter the management server's DNS name or IP address in the Select Server window.
  7. In the Install Options window, select Auto-Protect if you want Symantec AntiVirus to automatically monitor your system as you work.
  8. If you have an active Internet connection, select Run LiveUpdate to acquire the latest version of the software and update your virus definition files during installation.
  9. Click Next, then click Install.
  10. If you selected Run LiveUpdate above, the installer will automatically launch the LiveUpdate program. Click Next to have LiveUpdate check with Symantec for the latest virus definitions. When the update is complete, click Finished. If you receive an "Old Virus Definition File" message, disregard it and click Close.
  11. In the Symantec AntiVirus - InstallShield Wizard window, click Finish to complete the installation process.
  12. To open the program, double-click the Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition icon in the Windows taskbar.

Schedule daily updates of virus definition files

You can schedule three types of scans. This document walks you through setting up a Scheduled Scan, but the process is very similar for Startup Scans (defined scans that occur when you start your system) and Custom Scans (defined scans that you can run manually, but that do not run automatically).

NOTE: If you selected Managed during installation, you can skip this step. The management server will handle virus updates.

To schedule a daily virus definition update:

  1. Double-click on the Symantec AntiVirus icon in the Windows taskbar (if the icon is not in the taskbar, you must first run the program).
  2. Click File, then click Schedule Updates.
  3. Select the Enable automatic scheduled updates checkbox.
  4. Click Schedule.
    • You can also manually run LiveUpdate at any time. Click LiveUpdate from the main program window, or click File and select LiveUpdate.
  5. In the Virus Definition Update Schedule window, select the Daily radio button and choose the time of day updates should occur, then click OK.

Schedule weekly system scans

NOTE: If you selected Managed during installation, you can skip this step. The management server will schedule virus scans for you. Note that for automatic scanning in Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you must be logged into the network for a schedule scan to occur. You can press Control-Alt-Delete to remain logged in and prevent others from using your computer while you're away.

To schedule weekly system scans:

  1. Double-click on the Symantec AntiVirus icon in the Windows taskbar (if the icon is not in the taskbar, you must first run the program).
  2. In the left column, double-click Scheduled Scans, then click New Scheduled Scan.
  3. Enter a Name for your scan, then click Next.
  4. The Enable scan checkbox is checked by default. Select the Weekly radio button.
  5. Click the drop-down time menu to specify the time the scan should occur, then click Next.
  6. Place a check next to each volume you want to scan.
  7. Click Save to store your scheduled scan, or Options to modify scanning options and actions.
    • To edit the settings later, click on the name of your scan in the left column, then click Edit in the right side of the window.
    • To run a scheduled scan immediately, double click on its name in the left column.

Set advanced options

Although it is not required, you can set a number of other options within Symantec AntiVirus.

  • File System Realtime Protection
    These options specify what types of files should be scanned, and what should happen when the program detects an infected file. To set real-time virus options, click Configure, then select File System Realtime Protection. You can specify different actions for macro viruses (such as worms that e-mail your entire address book or infect Microsoft Word documents) and non-macro viruses:
    • Clean virus from file removes the virus, but leaves the file intact.
    • Quarantine infected file moves the file into a protected area. To view quarantined files, click View, then Quarantine.
    • Delete infected file removes the virus and deletes the file.
    • Leave alone writes to the log file, but does not remove the virus or file.
  • Advanced Heuristics
    Heuristics are internal program rules used to filter files and messages for viruses. You can specify stricter or looser rules. Click Configure, then click File System Realtime Protection. Click Advanced, then click Heuristics. You can choose Minimum, Default, or Maximum detection levels if the Bloodhound checkbox is enabled.
  • Microsoft Exchange Realtime Protection
    You can configure the scan to automatically send a customized message to any person who sends you an infected e-mail. To set real-time Exchange options, click Configure, then select Microsoft Exchange Realtime Protection.
  • History Logs
    Click History to view virus, scan, and event history logs. These files track the results of all scans, updates, detected viruses, and actions taken by the program.