Protecting your computer from viruses and various other problems requires a number of things be done.

1. Install anti-virus software (free to Carthage students, faculty and staff) and keep your definitions up to date.
2. Install the recommended patches for your operating system. For versions of Windows, set Windows update to download and install patches each day.
3. Install and run anti-spyware software.

If you have do get a virus, you may need:

1. Virus cleaning tools
2. This information on cleaning tough viruses
3. To see if you are on the "turned off rooms list". If so, find out about certification of your computer.