Special Instructions for Recent Viruses

Specific Instructions for the W32/Blaster Worm
If you are noticing that your computer is behaving strangely, you may have the W32/Blaster-A Worm a.k.a. MSBlast, Blaster and Blaster32. Learn how to patch your computer to help prevent infection or re-infection and get the tools to remove a current infection. Also read through to learn what you can do to help prevent this virus and possible future viruses from infecting your computer. Read through this guide to learn how.

Specific Instructions for the W32/Nachi Worm
If you are noticing a slow down in your internet connection or at times your connection to the network on campus fails, your computer mightbe infected with Nachi. Learn what to do to see if your computer is infected and what you can do to prevent infection with this guide.

 

Installation Help

Windows Quick Start Guide - This guide will get your help you get Sophos Remote Update and Sophos Anti-Virus installed on your computer. View it online.

 

Program Help

 

 

Help with Remote Update

Updating Remote Update to Remote Update 1.1 - View this guide for instructions on updating your current version of Remote Update to the latest version of Remote Update, version 1.1.

Installing Remote Update. (Windows Users) - Windows users can use the remote update utility to download and install the correct Sophos Anti-Virus for their version of windows. On the downloads page select the Remote Update Utility. Download and install the program. Refer to the installation Help Guide in this section for more information or help. Once the Remote update Utility is installed, right-click on the Remote Update icon in the system tray and select "Update Now." This will install the correct version of Sophos for your version of Windows.

 

If you are still having trouble

If you are having problems with any of the Sophos Products on this site contact the HELP line. at extension 4357. From off campus call (570) 208-5900 ext. 4357.

 

 

Getting Adobe Reader


Looking for Adobe Reader? Visit this link to download Adobe Reader

 

Sophos Anti-Virus is provided for King's College Faculty, Staff and Students at no cost.