Use these guides for your devices, to check that your data is protected.Īdware causes intrusive advertising pop ups. Your device should get regular security updates. Make sure you run them: don't turn them off or ignore them. macOS: to remove a program drag it to the trash can on the dock.Click Programs and Features - from there you can add or remove programs. Windows 8: right-click on the Start Menu to see Start Context menu.Select Apps & features from the left to see all programs and choose one to uninstall.

Windows 10: click Start, Settings, System.

In the list of programs, check for Norton, McAfee and other AV programs:

Student PCs and Staff Managed Desktops are already protected.

Windows 10/8: comes with Windows Defender make sure it is activated.

There are lots of free products covering different devices, such as: If your trial or licence has expired, you are no longer protected so need to upgrade it or replace it as soon as possible.įree anti-virus for your personal laptop/deviceĭon't install more than one anti-virus program.

If you already have AV software, it must be active (receiving regular software updates). follow the University IT regulations when using the Kent network.You need to use anti-virus (AV) software on your computer, to:

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