Downloads/Tools/Utilities

Being connected to any network may involve security risks including viruses.  Ouachita is not responsible for damages resulting from connection to the network.  We recommend taking appropriate measures such as using antivirus software and regular computer backups

Downloads
Virus Information
Windows Updates
VPN Connections

Residence Hall Downloads

Clean Access
Symantec AntiVirus
Spybot Search and Destory
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0
Adobe Acrobat
 

Viruses

Did you know?

Computer Services is now offering Symantec AntiVirus to all students for free.  As long as you remain a student at OBU and you are using OBU's computer network, you will receive all virus updates for free.

Computer Services does recommend using TrendMicro's Housecall to scan for viruses before installing Symantec AntiVirus.  Click here for more information.

Scan for viruses now using Trend's sysclean or Microsoft's Malware removal tool (or both)!

A computer virus is a piece of software that has been written to surreptitiously enter your computer system and "infect" your files. Some viruses are benign and won't harm your system, while others are destructive and can damage or destroy your data.  Many web sites provide information on viruses and document whether certain viruses are "real" or "hoax." One such site is http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html. This is an online virus encyclopedia which can provide specific information on viruses.  For a list of "hoax" viruses see http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html

Being connected to any network may involve security risks including viruses.  Ouachita is not responsible for damages resulting from connection to the network.  We recommend taking appropriate measures such as using antivirus software and regular computer backups.

Quicklink: Do an Online Scan NOW from the web.  This doesn't install any software or replace a good AV program.

Antivirus Software: Computer Services uses Norton Antivirus on all of the servers and PC's that the University owns.  We have found it to be a reliable program for detecting viruses and protecting your computer. Though we have not used them, there are other virus programs available such as McAffee, Trend Micro, and F-Prot . Though we have no first hand knowledge of the product, there is a free antivirus program download at http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/ and http://www.grisoft.com.

Create a VPN connection

Instructions for creating a vpn connection to access specific resources on campus.