Installing Virex Anti-virus Protection Software for Macs

Installing Virex

1. Go to http://its.binghamton.edu/software/anti-virus.
2. Under Macintosh - Virex Software, click on the appropriate link for your operating system. Download and unzip/unstuff the file.
3. Double-click the software icon to start the Installer and follow the on-screen steps to install the software.
4. Read and accept the license agreement. If you do not accept the license agreement, the installation cannot continue.
5. Click Install to perform the Installation. The Authenticationdialog box appears. Enter your Administrative username and password and click OK.
6. When the Installer finishes, it notifies you with a dialog box recommending you perform an On-Demand scan. Click OK.
7. Click Restart to complete Virex installation. This will ensure that Virex starts properly. Virex is now located in your computer's Applications folder.

To Update Virex Manually:

1. Double-click on the icon for the Virex application.
2. Click on the eUpdate icon in the upper right hand corner of the main Virex window.
3. Virex will contact their home office for a copy of the latest "signature file" including all the latest viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
4. When it is finished, Quit the application.

To Schedule eUpdates for Virex:

1. From the Virex Schedule menu, choose Edit Schedule.
2. Click the Add button in the lower left hand corner of the Schedule Editor window.
3. Press (and hold) the button labeled Diagnose to reveal a pop-up menu.
4. Choose eUpdate from this menu.
5. Press (and hold) the button labeled After Startup and choose At Specific Time from the pop-up menu.
   • Check to see that the eUpdate event will run monthly. Adjust the date field to show the 1st or 2nd of the month.
   • Adjust the time field so it shows a relatively early time. This is suggested so that at the beginning of each month, your Virex will check for a new signature file when you turn on your Mac.
   • Click on the name of the event, and change it to a name you will recognize. I.e.: Monthly update.
6. Click Save.
7. From the File menu, choose Quit. Your Virex will now keep itself up-to-date every month.