Viruses can cripple your computer, and cause severe damage to your data.  They can also cause your computer to be used for malicious or illegal activity. In order to protect yourself, STS strongly recommends the use of anti-virus software that is regularly updated to defend against new viruses. 

STS provides a free license of Symantec AntiVirus for students who reside in Wash U residential housing.  If you are a residential student, you may download the software by clicking the links below:

Symantec Endpoint Protection - Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Symantec Endpoint Protection - Windows XP 64 bit/Vista 64 bit

Symantec AntiVirus - Mac OS X