Anti-Virus and Security Software are programs designed to help keep your computer secure and free of viruses. UNC-Chapel Hill provides a number of these kinds of programs to students, faculty and staff. The version of Symantec AntiVirus available from [ https://shareware.unc.edu ] shareware.unc.edu is already configured to provide automatic updates.

To get started with the Anti-Virus Software, make sure that you have a current version of the [ https://shareware.unc.edu/software.html#s ] Symantec AntiVirus client installed on your machine. Once it is installed, simply select the LiveUpdate button to get the latest virus definitions. For firewall software, follow the instructions for downloading and installing contained in the [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=4490 ] Outpost Firewall Pro document.