Symantec Client Security: AntiVirus and Firewall

Symantec security software protects your Macintosh or Windows computer from malicious Internet software including viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, and is available free to members of the Cornell community through a university site license. You can install this software as part of Bear Access, or download it to install separately (SideCar required).

New for Windows in 2005: For the best available protection, Symantec AntiVirus has been bundled with Symantec Client Firewall into a new product called Symantec Client Security. See Why everyone should run a firewall. In addition, Symantec AntiVirus has the built-in capability to detect and remove spyware and adware; you no longer need to select an "Expanded Threats" option.

Caution: Uninstall any previous versions of antivirus or firewall software before installing the latest version. Failing to uninstall before upgrading may result in serious problems (see details).

If you use Windows and read your e-mail through a "fat client" (that is, one that is NOT browser-based), you will need to change one setting in Symantec AntiVirus. This will not affect the security of your messages. Please see our Configure Symantec to work with SMTP page for complete instructions.

New for Mac OS in 2005: Norton AntiVirus has been upgraded to version 10.0 for Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).

License: Symantec Client Security and Norton AntiVirus can be installed on any university-owned computer, and on home computers owned by registered students or by currently employed staff and faculty. You can only use Symantec Client Security or Norton AntiVirus while you are a registered student or current faculty or staff member. If your affiliation with Cornell ends, you must remove this software from any computers you own.