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An anti-virus program the College supports that can guard against and remove viruses, worms and trojans.

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AVG Antivirus
  • Virus Protection at Hamilton College AVG Antivirus Policy Note: Hamilton College requires all existing and all incoming students to install Anti-Virus software on their personal computers by the end of the second week of classes each semester. Failure to do so can result in the loss of connectivity to the Hamilton College network until up-to-date Anti-virus software is installed. Anti-virus software (AVG for Windows and Sophos &  iAntivirus for Macintosh) is provided free to all students. Other anti-virus products may be substituted for Hamilton supported Anti-Virus as long as they are kept current. Student Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 12/5/2011) AVG for Windows Sophos Home Edition or iAntivirus for Mac (ITS recommended for Students only) The ITS Help Desk at x4181 will provide full support for the above Anti-virus software starting 5/13/2011. Employee Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 2/23/2011) Macintosh Instructions (OS 10.4 & higher) (Employees) Windows XP/Vista/7 Instructions (off-campus) (Employees) If you have changed your Hamilton password and use Sophos on your home computer please use the following documenation to allow Sophos to update on your computer. How to change your password in Sophos (Windows & Mac) Sophos Users Manual Sophos  - Windows (Endpoint Security) Sophos  - Mac Sophos Anti-virus is free to employees for use on college-owned computers and for use on their home computers (for as long as they are employed by the college). Please be advised that this is a licensed software product. You will be asked to provide proper identification before you are allowed to obtain this software. If you prefer to have ITS assist you in installing Sophos on your office computer, please contact the ITS Help Desk at x4181.
Anti-spyware
  • Virus Protection at Hamilton College Anti-spyware Policy Note: Hamilton College requires all existing and all incoming students to install Anti-Virus software on their personal computers by the end of the second week of classes each semester. Failure to do so can result in the loss of connectivity to the Hamilton College network until up-to-date Anti-virus software is installed. Anti-virus software (AVG for Windows and Sophos &  iAntivirus for Macintosh) is provided free to all students. Other anti-virus products may be substituted for Hamilton supported Anti-Virus as long as they are kept current. Student Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 12/5/2011) AVG for Windows Sophos Home Edition or iAntivirus for Mac (ITS recommended for Students only) The ITS Help Desk at x4181 will provide full support for the above Anti-virus software starting 5/13/2011. Employee Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 2/23/2011) Macintosh Instructions (OS 10.4 & higher) (Employees) Windows XP/Vista/7 Instructions (off-campus) (Employees) If you have changed your Hamilton password and use Sophos on your home computer please use the following documenation to allow Sophos to update on your computer. How to change your password in Sophos (Windows & Mac) Sophos Users Manual Sophos  - Windows (Endpoint Security) Sophos  - Mac Sophos Anti-virus is free to employees for use on college-owned computers and for use on their home computers (for as long as they are employed by the college). Please be advised that this is a licensed software product. You will be asked to provide proper identification before you are allowed to obtain this software. If you prefer to have ITS assist you in installing Sophos on your office computer, please contact the ITS Help Desk at x4181.
Antivirus
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Antivirus For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Antivirus Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
  • Virus Protection at Hamilton College Antivirus Policy Note: Hamilton College requires all existing and all incoming students to install Anti-Virus software on their personal computers by the end of the second week of classes each semester. Failure to do so can result in the loss of connectivity to the Hamilton College network until up-to-date Anti-virus software is installed. Anti-virus software (AVG for Windows and Sophos &  iAntivirus for Macintosh) is provided free to all students. Other anti-virus products may be substituted for Hamilton supported Anti-Virus as long as they are kept current. Student Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 12/5/2011) AVG for Windows Sophos Home Edition or iAntivirus for Mac (ITS recommended for Students only) The ITS Help Desk at x4181 will provide full support for the above Anti-virus software starting 5/13/2011. Employee Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 2/23/2011) Macintosh Instructions (OS 10.4 & higher) (Employees) Windows XP/Vista/7 Instructions (off-campus) (Employees) If you have changed your Hamilton password and use Sophos on your home computer please use the following documenation to allow Sophos to update on your computer. How to change your password in Sophos (Windows & Mac) Sophos Users Manual Sophos  - Windows (Endpoint Security) Sophos  - Mac Sophos Anti-virus is free to employees for use on college-owned computers and for use on their home computers (for as long as they are employed by the college). Please be advised that this is a licensed software product. You will be asked to provide proper identification before you are allowed to obtain this software. If you prefer to have ITS assist you in installing Sophos on your office computer, please contact the ITS Help Desk at x4181.
Install
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Install For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Install For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Mac OS 10.4 Tiger
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Mac OS 10.4 Tiger For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Mac OS 10.4 Tiger Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
Mac OS 10.5 Leopard
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Mac OS 10.5 Leopard For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Mac OS 10.5 Leopard Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
Mac OS 10.7 Lion
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Mac OS 10.7 Lion For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Mac OS 10.7 Lion Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
Password
  • How to Change Your Password in Sophos Password For personally owned computers Purpose This document is for users who have changed their Hamilton network password (the password you use when logging in to Hamilton-owned computers in labs or offices.) NOTE:  If you used the “Change Password Form” in My Hamilton to change your e-mail password, it also changed your network password. Sophos will not automatically detect your new password and until you execute the steps below, Sophos will be unable to receive critical virus updates. Windows 1. Click on your Start button (lower left corner of your screen) and choose All Programs. 2. Open the Sophos folder in the list of programs and then select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control folder. Within that folder, select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control program. 3. From the Sophos menu, select Configure, and then choose the Configure Updating button.  4. In the window labeled Properties for Sophos AutoUpdate (see below) select the Primary location tab. 5. In the boxes labeled Password: and Confirm password: please enter your new network password. 6. Click OK to close the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control window. Macintosh 1. Click on the black Sophos shield located in the Apple Menu bar near the clock in the upper right corner. 2. Select Open Preferences from the drop-down menu. 3. Verify that the padlock located in the lower left hand corner is not locked (see below).  If it is locked, please click on the padlock and type in your computer’s password. a. Click OK to close the authentication window. 4. Click on the icon labeled AutoUpdate at the top of the AutoUpdate window (see below). 5. In the Primary Location section at the top, in the box labeled Password:, please enter your new password. 6. Quit this screen by clicking on the red dot and then go to the Sophos Anti-Virus menu (next to your Apple menu icon) and select Quit Sophos Anti-Virus.
Software
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Software For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Software For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Software Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
Sophos
  • How to Change Your Password in Sophos Sophos For personally owned computers Purpose This document is for users who have changed their Hamilton network password (the password you use when logging in to Hamilton-owned computers in labs or offices.) NOTE:  If you used the “Change Password Form” in My Hamilton to change your e-mail password, it also changed your network password. Sophos will not automatically detect your new password and until you execute the steps below, Sophos will be unable to receive critical virus updates. Windows 1. Click on your Start button (lower left corner of your screen) and choose All Programs. 2. Open the Sophos folder in the list of programs and then select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control folder. Within that folder, select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control program. 3. From the Sophos menu, select Configure, and then choose the Configure Updating button.  4. In the window labeled Properties for Sophos AutoUpdate (see below) select the Primary location tab. 5. In the boxes labeled Password: and Confirm password: please enter your new network password. 6. Click OK to close the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control window. Macintosh 1. Click on the black Sophos shield located in the Apple Menu bar near the clock in the upper right corner. 2. Select Open Preferences from the drop-down menu. 3. Verify that the padlock located in the lower left hand corner is not locked (see below).  If it is locked, please click on the padlock and type in your computer’s password. a. Click OK to close the authentication window. 4. Click on the icon labeled AutoUpdate at the top of the AutoUpdate window (see below). 5. In the Primary Location section at the top, in the box labeled Password:, please enter your new password. 6. Quit this screen by clicking on the red dot and then go to the Sophos Anti-Virus menu (next to your Apple menu icon) and select Quit Sophos Anti-Virus.
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Mac OS 10.4-10.8 for Employees Sophos For Off Campus Use Removal of old Sophos (if necessary) NOTE: If you already have Sophos on your computer go through the removal steps otherwise go to the section Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. At Finder click on your hard drive icon. 2. Open the folder Library. 3. Open the folder Application Support. 4. Open the folder Sophos Anti-virus. 5. Launch the Remove Sophos Anti-virus. 6. Once Sophos is removed from the computer you can install the new version of Sophos. Downloading and Installing Sophos 1. Launch Firefox. NOTE: Safari will not work to download Sophos. 2. Please replace userid with your hamilton user name as you type in the Address line ftp://hamilton-d\userid@software.hamilton.edu/sophos 3. In the dialog box that appears type in your Hamilton Network password. 4. Click OK. 5. Click on the folder link Sophos Mac OS 10.2 & above. 6. Click on the link ESCOSX.zip to download the Sophos installer on your computer. 7. In the dialog box that appears, choose the bullet in front of Save File. 8. Click OK. 9. Locate the ESCOSX.zip that you downloaded. 10. Double click on the ESCOSX.zip to unpack the file folder.   Installing Sophos 1. Close all other applications. 2. Open the folder ESCOSX file folder on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the file Sophos Anti-Virus.mpkg. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 4. Click Continue in window This package contains a program that …  5. The Welcome to the Sophos Anti-Virus Installer screen appears. Click Continue. 6. The Important Information screen appears. Click Continue. 7. The Select a Destination screen appears. Select your computer’s hard drive. Click Continue. 8. The Standard Install screen appears. Click Install. a. If the installer launches an Authenticate window, enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer. 9. When the progress bar is complete, you will see a message indicating Install Succeeded. Click Close.   Configuring Sophos 1. Click on the Sophos Shield    located by the Time & Date in the top right corner on the menu bar. 2. Select Open Sophos Anti-virus Preferences. 3. Click on the Lock button labeled Click lock to make changes in the lower left hand corner. 4. An Authenticate window appears. Enter your username and password. This will be the username and password you use to log onto the computer when it boots up. After typing them in click OK. 5. Click on the AutoUpdate tab (see figure below.) 6. On the Update from primary location select Company web server. 7. In the URL: field http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/cids/s000/escosx 8. In the User name: field, using your network username in place of “userid,” enter Hamilton-d\userid if you are an employee. For example, if you were a employee named Ulysses Grant, you would type hamilton-d\ugrant in the User name field. 9. In the Password: field, enter your Hamilton Network Password.  This is the password you use to access the ESS or SSS server. 10. Place a check in the box labeled Check for updates on connection  to network or internet. 11. Quit System Preferences by selecting System Preferences (from the main menu bar), and then Quit System Preferences.     What to Expect When You’re Finished 1. After your installation is complete, Sophos will scan for viruses in the background and will automatically remove any that are found. 2. Sophos will update every day automatically via the Internet. Remember that if your computer is not connecting to the Internet Sophos Anti-Virus will not be able to receive up dates, and your virus-protection will be ineffective. 3. We recommend that you repair disk permissions on your computer after the installation is finished, as outlined below. Repairing Disk Permissions 1. In your hard drive, open your Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. 2. Open Disk Utility. 3. Click on the name of your hard drive in the left section of the window. Under the First Aid tab, click on Repair Disk Permissions. 4. You’ll see a progress bar near the bottom of the window showing the status of the repair. You’ll also see text appear in the blank section of the window as permissions are repaired. Be patient as this process can take several minutes. 5. When finished, you’ll be notified that the Permissions repair is complete. 6. Quit Disk Utility.    
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Sophos For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Sophos Home Edition on Mac OS X 10.4-10.7 for Students Sophos Students Only As Macintosh becomes more popular, it is increasingly a target for an emerging group of viruses and spyware designed specifically for the Mac operating system.  It is in the best interests of Mac users to take action now to protect their systems.  This document explains how to download and install Sophos’ free Anti-Virus solution for student Mac users. Download Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Visit the Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition page on the Sophos website: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx 2. Click on the Download Now button:  3. When prompted, click the Save File button. 4. Select Desktop as the save location and then click the Save button.   Installing Sophos Anti-Virus 1. Double-click the savosx_72_he.dmg file that you just downloaded to the desktop.  It will mount and automatically open Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition OS X 10.4 . 2. Double-click on Sophos Anti-Virus Home Edition.mpkg. 3. When prompted that “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed,” click the Continue button.  This will check your system for any possible conflicts that would prevent Sophos from installing. 4. If there are no conflicts, the Welcome Screen will appear.  Click Continue. 5. At the Software License Agreement screen, click Continue. 6. Click the Agree button. 7. At the Select a Destination screen, click on Macintosh HD (for most, this will be the only option) and then click Continue. 8. At the Sophos Anti-Virus Updates screen, click Continue. 9. At the Standard Install screen, click the Install button to proceed with the installation. 10. When prompted, enter your username and password for your Mac computer. 11. At the Completion screen, take a moment to read through the brief information on how to use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition.  Click Continue. 12. At the Installation was Successful screen, click Close. 13. You should now have a black Sophos shield icon in the Menu Bar at the upper right of your screen.   How Do I Use Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition? Sophos runs in the background and scans files for threats whenever the files are opened.  If you want to perform a manual scan of all your files, click the black Sophos shield in the menu bar and select Scan Local Drives.  
  • Virus Protection at Hamilton College Sophos Policy Note: Hamilton College requires all existing and all incoming students to install Anti-Virus software on their personal computers by the end of the second week of classes each semester. Failure to do so can result in the loss of connectivity to the Hamilton College network until up-to-date Anti-virus software is installed. Anti-virus software (AVG for Windows and Sophos &  iAntivirus for Macintosh) is provided free to all students. Other anti-virus products may be substituted for Hamilton supported Anti-Virus as long as they are kept current. Student Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 12/5/2011) AVG for Windows Sophos Home Edition or iAntivirus for Mac (ITS recommended for Students only) The ITS Help Desk at x4181 will provide full support for the above Anti-virus software starting 5/13/2011. Employee Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 2/23/2011) Macintosh Instructions (OS 10.4 & higher) (Employees) Windows XP/Vista/7 Instructions (off-campus) (Employees) If you have changed your Hamilton password and use Sophos on your home computer please use the following documenation to allow Sophos to update on your computer. How to change your password in Sophos (Windows & Mac) Sophos Users Manual Sophos  - Windows (Endpoint Security) Sophos  - Mac Sophos Anti-virus is free to employees for use on college-owned computers and for use on their home computers (for as long as they are employed by the college). Please be advised that this is a licensed software product. You will be asked to provide proper identification before you are allowed to obtain this software. If you prefer to have ITS assist you in installing Sophos on your office computer, please contact the ITS Help Desk at x4181.
User Accounts
  • How to Change Your Password in Sophos User Accounts For personally owned computers Purpose This document is for users who have changed their Hamilton network password (the password you use when logging in to Hamilton-owned computers in labs or offices.) NOTE:  If you used the “Change Password Form” in My Hamilton to change your e-mail password, it also changed your network password. Sophos will not automatically detect your new password and until you execute the steps below, Sophos will be unable to receive critical virus updates. Windows 1. Click on your Start button (lower left corner of your screen) and choose All Programs. 2. Open the Sophos folder in the list of programs and then select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control folder. Within that folder, select the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control program. 3. From the Sophos menu, select Configure, and then choose the Configure Updating button.  4. In the window labeled Properties for Sophos AutoUpdate (see below) select the Primary location tab. 5. In the boxes labeled Password: and Confirm password: please enter your new network password. 6. Click OK to close the Sophos Endpoint Security and Control window. Macintosh 1. Click on the black Sophos shield located in the Apple Menu bar near the clock in the upper right corner. 2. Select Open Preferences from the drop-down menu. 3. Verify that the padlock located in the lower left hand corner is not locked (see below).  If it is locked, please click on the padlock and type in your computer’s password. a. Click OK to close the authentication window. 4. Click on the icon labeled AutoUpdate at the top of the AutoUpdate window (see below). 5. In the Primary Location section at the top, in the box labeled Password:, please enter your new password. 6. Quit this screen by clicking on the red dot and then go to the Sophos Anti-Virus menu (next to your Apple menu icon) and select Quit Sophos Anti-Virus.
Windows 7
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Windows 7 For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Windows Vista
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Windows Vista For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Windows XP
  • Installing Sophos Anti-Virus on Windows for Employees Only Windows XP For Off-Campus Use NOTE: If you are using wireless as your connection to install Sophos the installation will fail. Please connect your computer to a wired connection to install Sophos. NOTE: If you have other anti-virus software installed on your computer or an older version of Sophos, you must uninstall it before proceeding with these instructions. Depending on your operating system: Windows XP: Go to the Control Panel and select Add or Remove programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Change/Remove button. Windows Vista/7: Go to Control Panel and select Programs, locate your anti-virus software in the list and click on the Uninstall button. Downloading Sophos Connect to the Internet using your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and then launch Windows Explorer. Go to the Start menu, select All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer (this is not the same as Internet Explorer 7). In Windows Explorer’s address line type ftp://software.hamilton.edu For User Name type in HAMILTON-D\USERNAME. Your username is your network ID name. Enter your Hamilton network password in the Password box. Click Log On. If you receive the following alert, click Unblock.             Open the Sophos folder, and then open the interchk folder. Drag the file savw_95_sa_sfx.exe to the desktop of your computer.   Close Windows Explorer. Installing Sophos To install Sophos on your computer see the steps for the operating system you are running. Windaws XP - double click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe then click Run. Windows Vista/7 – Right click on savw_95_sa_sfx.exe and Run as Administrator. When the installation wizard appears, click Install. Click Next. Agree to the License agreement and click Next. Click Next to create the folder. To configure Sophos automatic updating please type in the following: In the Address type in http://sophosupdate.hamilton.edu/per/cids/s000/savscfxp In Username type in hamilton-d\username. Your username is your network ID name. In Password type in your hamilton network password. Confirm password type in your hamilton network password. Click Next. Uncheck the box next to Remove third-party security software and click Next. Click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.
iAntivirus
  • Virus Protection at Hamilton College iAntivirus Policy Note: Hamilton College requires all existing and all incoming students to install Anti-Virus software on their personal computers by the end of the second week of classes each semester. Failure to do so can result in the loss of connectivity to the Hamilton College network until up-to-date Anti-virus software is installed. Anti-virus software (AVG for Windows and Sophos &  iAntivirus for Macintosh) is provided free to all students. Other anti-virus products may be substituted for Hamilton supported Anti-Virus as long as they are kept current. Student Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 12/5/2011) AVG for Windows Sophos Home Edition or iAntivirus for Mac (ITS recommended for Students only) The ITS Help Desk at x4181 will provide full support for the above Anti-virus software starting 5/13/2011. Employee Anti-virus Installation Instructions: (updated 2/23/2011) Macintosh Instructions (OS 10.4 & higher) (Employees) Windows XP/Vista/7 Instructions (off-campus) (Employees) If you have changed your Hamilton password and use Sophos on your home computer please use the following documenation to allow Sophos to update on your computer. How to change your password in Sophos (Windows & Mac) Sophos Users Manual Sophos  - Windows (Endpoint Security) Sophos  - Mac Sophos Anti-virus is free to employees for use on college-owned computers and for use on their home computers (for as long as they are employed by the college). Please be advised that this is a licensed software product. You will be asked to provide proper identification before you are allowed to obtain this software. If you prefer to have ITS assist you in installing Sophos on your office computer, please contact the ITS Help Desk at x4181.
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