WWU provides Symantec 10.1 antivirus/antispyware for all WWU employees for one home computer. Click on a link below to view the installation instructions and downloads. You will be prompted for your Universal ID.
If you are a student employee, or have a slow internet connection, please contact the ATUS Help Desk at (360) 650-3333 or helpdesk@wwu.edu to check out a CD.
Students are required to have antivirus protection on their computers before connecting to the University’s network. There are many good antivirus and antispyware options available that can be purchased from vendors. Students who would like to pursue a free solution for home use can consider the following programs. These programs are just a few of the options available for students to consider - the University neither endorses nor supports them.
| Antivirus | Antispyware |
| AVG | Ad-aware |
| Avast! | Counterspy |
| Spy Sweeper | |
| Spybot | |
| Hijackthis |
For additional information, or to install Antivirus on your office computer, please contact the ATUS Help Desk at (360) 650-3333 or helpdesk@wwu.edu.
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