Very recently, CSU has decided not to continue using Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) as its preferred anti-virus software. Our license for this software will expire at the end of June 2015. At some point after that date, SEP clients will stop receiving updated virus definitions. As such, we are in the process of migrating to other software. The process of migration involves first uninstalling the SEP client.
Uninstalling Symantec Endpoint Protection
Windows (https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.HOWTO55084.html)
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On the client computer, on the Start menu, click Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (or Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program).
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In the Add or Remove Programs (or Uninstall or change a program) dialog box, click Symantec Endpoint Protection, and then click Change, Remove or Uninstall.
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Follow the onscreen prompts to remove the client software.
Mac (https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH132120.html)
Comprehensive List of Uninstall Instructions: https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH184988.html
Installing New Anti-Virus
After the uninstall, new antivirus software should be installed. The following directions should provide adequate information on what the ACNS/CNSIT recommended alternatives and how to use them.
Windows Operating Systems (Vista and newer)
We are recommending the use of the free Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows based computers. For Windows Vista and Windows 7, this product can be downloaded here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, the software is called Microsoft Defender, and is already installed on default.
MacOS X (10.6 and newer)
For MacOS X (10.6 aka Snow Leopard and newer) it is recommended that you use the free ClamXav (https://www.clamxav.com). This can be downloaded either from the Apple App Store, or directly (recommended) from the following URL: https://www.clamxav.com/download.html. The version that is downloaded directly from the site linked to above is recommended because it contains an additional tool called the ClamXav Sentry, which proactively scans inserted discs (USB/Flash Sticks etc) as well as monitors specific folders designated in it’s preferences. More information on the ClamXav Sentry appear here: https://www.clamxav.com/docs_sentry.html
Linux (various distributions)
For Linux, our recommended anti-virus solution is the free ClamAV (http://www.clamav.net). Depending on your Linux distribution, the installation and usage instructions will vary. Information on the ClamAV site linked to above should assist you in the installation.