TCU AntiVirus

TCU Student AntiVirus Software

TCU provides licensed copies of Symantec AntiVirus software to all students. Each computer connected to the ResNet network is required to have the TCU Student AntiVirus installed. The software is configured to download new updates and virus definition files automatically. Network privileges are suspended for those who do not install the current version of the anti-virus software and those who do not keep the definition files up-to-date. By utilizing an effective anti-virus software on ResNet, a fast, secure and reliable network can be maintained.

Version Requirements

If the TCU Student AntiVirus software is already installed on your computer, verfy that you are running the required version. If not using the current version indicated below, please follow the instructions to downlad and install the required version.

TCU AntiVirus Requirements for Spring 2008

Symantec Version 10.1.5.5000 is required for Windows XP

Symantec Version 10.2 is required for Windows Vista

Symantec Version 10.1.1 is required for Macintosh OS X

Find the TCU Student AntiVirus Version in Windows XP

Select Start
Select Run
Type VPC32.EXE
Select the Enterkey
The Symantec AntiVirus version will be shown on the right side of the window. If the version is not 10.1.5.5000, please download and install the latest version.

Find the TCU Student AntiVirus Version in Windows Vista

Click Start
Type VPC32.EXE to search for the program
If found, an icon will show under Programs
Click the icon to open the program. The Symantec AntiVirus version will be shown on the right side of the windows. If the version is not 10.2, please download and install the latest version.

Download the TCU Student AntiVirus Software

The TCU Student AntiVirus software is available for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Macintosh OS http://my.tcu.edu/.

In Windows, use Internet Explorer to login to http://my.tcu.edu/
In Macintosh OS X, use Safari or Mozilla to login to http://my.tcu.edu/
On the left menu, find Helpful Links
Select the Antivirus Download link

If unable to download the anti-virus software from the website, students may obtain copies from the Computer Help Desk. Please bring a blank CD to the Computer Help Desk for a copy of the ResNet CD containing the antivirus software.

Install the TCU AntiVirus Software

Important First Step: Before installing the TCU Student version of Symantec AntiVirus, any other anti-virus software must be removed (including previously installed versions of Symantec AntiVirus).

To remove previously installed anti-virus software, consult the documentation that came with the product or call the vendor's help line.
In Windows, software can usually be removed by choosing Add/Remove Programs from the Control Panel. Use Add/Remove Programs to find any anti-virus software listed, click once to highlight it and click the Remove button to initiate the uninstall process.
After uninstalling, reboot the computer.

Updating TCU AntiVirus Software During Summer and Breaks

Students may continue to use the TCU Student AntiVirus software when not on campus. Updates can be obtained by choosing the LiveUpdate button.