Antivirus Software

Tips to Prevent Viruses »

UNLV has a site license for Symantec's AntiVirus products.

Employees:

Download and install Symantec Endpoint Version 11 for Windows computers, on campus and at home. Download and install Norton Antivirus Version 11 for Mac OS 10.x, on campus and at home.
Or, pick up a CD from the IT Help Desk.

Students:

Please pick up a CD from the IT Help Desk.

Download AntiVirus products

Use your Lotus Notes web login name and password to download the software from this website.

Windows

1. Check which version of antivirus software you have installed

Open the Start menu
Go to All Programs
If Symantec Endpoint Protection is listed, that's it! You're done.You do not need to proceed to step 2 below.
If Symantec Endpoint Protection is not listed, proceed to step 2, below.

Do I need the 32 or 64-bit version?

Most campus computers are 32 bit. If you install the wrong version, you will get an error message during the installation process. Just cancel the install and pick the other version. You can use these instructions from Microsoft to determine if you are running the 32 or 64-bit version of Windows.

2. Download the current version

Campus computers

The managed version of Symantec Antivirus for campus computers automatically receives updates from the UNLV Endpoint Server anytime updates are available. There is no need to remember to run the "live update" utility yourself. This option is available for use only on campus computers as it requires the campus server.

Click the link below to be redirected to the Software Distribution page where you can download a copy of the software. Enter your Lotus Notes web login name and password to authenticate to use the site.

Symantec Endpoint Antivirus v. 11 for Windows 32bit/64bit (On Campus)

Home use

Faculty and staff may install Antivirus on their home computers. This version is unmanaged, meaning the LiveUpdate utility should be run at least once per week, or set up to run on an automatic schedule, in order to update your virus definitions on a regular basis. Home users of Symantec Antivirus must use the unmanaged version and set this update schedule as off-campus computers cannot connect to the UNLV Endpoint Server.

Symantec Endpoint Antivirus v. 11 for Windows 32bit/64bit (Home Use)

Mac

Norton Antivirus for Mac requires you to run Live Update manually on a regular basis, or set up an update schedule so that it occurs automatically. These installations do not include a managed option for Macs.

Download the current version for your operating system

Not sure which version of Mac OS you're running? Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen. Then click About This Mac. You will see your operating system numbers in the pop up box.