Symantec Anti-virus & Client Security
Installing the Symantec client (Windows)
Symantec for Windows may be used as follows:
- On any computer paid for with University of Minnesota funds and owned by the U of MN.
- On one computer owned by any University of Minnesota staff or faculty member for personal use.
- On one computer owned by any University of Minnesota student for personal use.
You will need to authenticate with your University Internet ID and password to download the software.
Installation instructions
- Uninstall any previous versions of anti-virus software.
This includes previous versions of Symantec, Norton, McAffee, Command (FProt), or others. To uninstall previous versions, select START - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove programs, then remove any anti-virus software as well as any LiveUpdate components. If you are prompted for a removal password, try "symantec".
After uninstalling the old anti-virus software, restart your computer.
- Download the Symantec client
Select the link below to download the installation file for the version you want. Note the download location.
- Install the Symantec client
Find the installation file on your computer and double-click it to begin the installation. Setup should automatically begin. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, choose "unmanaged".
If you are prompted to update the definition files, select "Yes" to do so.
If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.
- Windows Vista version only How to get Live Update to work with Windows Vista
- Firewall version only
If you installed a firewall version, configure the Symantec Firewall for your specific computer and networking needs.
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