Websites with anti-virus software for computer (student)
To ensure the security of Clarkson's network, it is required that all student owned computers run an anti-virus program. There are many free software packages available for your use, including the following:
| Avast! | Anti-Virus program for Windows. The home edition is freeware for noncommerical users. |
| AVG Free edition | Free edition of the AVG anti-virus program for Windows and Linux. |
| Avira Antivir | Free anti-virus software for Windows, Linux, Free BSD and Solaris |
| BitDefender | Freeware virus scanner for Windows. |
| Clam AV | Freeware, GPL, Linux. Clam Av is a GPL anti-virus toolkit for UNIX. |
| ClamWin | Freeware, open-source anti-virus program for Windows. |
| FProt | Free anti-virus program for Linux, BSD and Solaris (personal use only) |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | Free anti-virus program for Windows. This is the recommended solution for Windows computers. |
| PC Tools Anti-virus | Free anti-virus program for Windows. |
For support, please contact the OIT Help Desk:
- Knowledgebase: https://confluence.clarkson.edu/display/OITKB
- Email: helpdesk@clarkson.edu
- Call: 315-268-HELP (x4357)
- Walk-up: ERC - 2nd Floor Helpdesk
**Regular hours (August 22, 2022 - May 13, 2023): **
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Phone & Email Support
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Loaner Equipment Pick-up/Drop Off - CAMP 171A
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
**Summer Hours (May 16, 2023 - August 20, 2023):
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**Monday - Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm
All times are Eastern Time Zone.
Original: https://confluence.clarkson.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=7274513