Technology Help Desk
Preus Library
Main Level
700 College Dr
Decorah, IA 52101
January Break Hours
(Jan. 26-31)
Jan. 26: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Jan. 27: 8 am – 5 pm
Jan. 28-29: Closed
Jan. 30-31: 8 am – 5 pm
Phone: 563-387-1000
Anti-Virus Software
Anti-virus software (a.k.a. anti-malware) is software that scans a device for malware and attempts to quarantine or remove it. We no longer require users to have anti-virus software in order to register to the network, but it is strongly advised for all users and all types of device.
Windows computers have a native anti-virus, called Windows Defender, though Windows will disable this anti-virus if another anti-virus is detected. Macs do not come with a native anti-virus.
If your device came with a free trial version of an anti-virus like McAfee or Norton, we recommend that you either commit to using the paid version or else remove it entirely in favor of a free antivirus like Windows Defender or Sophos.
You can learn about other computer security topics at our safe computing page.
Free Anti-Virus Solutions
- Windows Defender (preinstalled on Windows computers)
- Sophos : http://home.sophos.com
- Avast :Â http://www.avast.com/
- Avira :Â http://www.avira.com/
- AVG Free :Â http://free.avg.com/
Paid Anti-Virus Solutions
- McAfee :Â http://home.mcafee.com/
- Norton/Symantec :Â http://us.norton.com/antivirus/
- Panda Anti-Virus :Â http://www.pandasecurity.com/
- Trend Micro :Â http://www.trendmicro.com/
Technology Help Desk
Preus Library
Main Level
700 College Dr
Decorah, IA 52101
January Break Hours
(Jan. 26-31)
Jan. 26: 7:30 am – 5 pm
Jan. 27: 8 am – 5 pm
Jan. 28-29: Closed
Jan. 30-31: 8 am – 5 pm
Phone: 563-387-1000