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DePaul's office and lab computers receive system updates on a regular schedule. This ensures optimal performance and ongoing protection against system attacks. If additional updates become necessary, you will receive an e-mail from IS that outlines the download/update instructions.

Windows updates:
  • Office computer

    • Windows will prompt you to update when one is needed.

  • Personal computer

    • Call the Technology Contact Center (TCC) at Ext. 2-8765 to guide you through updating your computer.
Virus scan updates:
  • Your scanner should automatically be set to update and scan daily.

  • Important: Do not disable or cancel your virus scan! Daily scans are necessary for protection against the ever-present threat of new and destructive viruses.

  • To check:
    1. Right click the V-shield icon in the bottom right corner of the computer screen.
    2. Click "VirusScan Console."
      • "On-Access Scan" should be "enabled."
      • "AutoUpdate" should be "daily."
      • "Scan all fixed disks" should be "daily."
      • If your computer does not have these settings, call the Technology Contact Center (TCC) at Ext. 2-8765.

  • To check virus scan updates:
    1. Right click the V-shield icon in the bottom right corner of the computer screen.
    2. Click "About VirusScan Enterprise."
    3. Look at "Virus definitions," "Created on," and "Scan engines." If you think that you don't have the latest version:
      1. Right click the V-shield icon in the bottom right corner of the computer screen.
      2. Click "Update now."



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