How do I avoid viruses?

To avoid viruses:

• Use a Virus Protection program (like Norton, AVG, Panda or McAfee). We have Norton available for download here at the UW Oshkosh campus which can be found here: Norton Download.
• Set it to scan all incoming email and do regular system scans when your machine will be idle.
• Update your virus definitions regularly - even if your program does it automatically on a schedule.
• Do not open email attachments from people whom you don't know.
• Be careful what you download and where you download it from.
• Viruses sometimes come on CDs or other media. If you are not absolutely certain of the source, scan them with your virus program first!
• A little paranoia each day will help keep the virus at bay.