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Volume 6, Issue 2
August 2003

QCT

Quick Computing Topics (QCT) is an electronic Newsletter published by Administrative Computing and Media Services/User Support for CSUB Faculty, Staff, and Students. Past issues will be archived on Administrative Computing and Media Services/User Support homepages. Please address any comments or suggestions to: Administrative Computing secretary at extension 2115.

Due to the latest virus, worm and trojan threat, all antivirus software for Microsoft Windows computers should be updated with a quick and simple patch. This can be accomplished by going to NAI.com at http://www.networkassociates.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat.asp and downloading the latest patch (sdat4284.exe or newer). Once you have downloaded the file to your desktop, run the file by double clicking the file. Follow all on screen instructions. Once your system is updated, run your antivirus software and scan all files. The software should automatically clean any infected files. Also goto the Windows Update site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and apply any critical updates. If you have any questions or need any help please call the Helpdesk at x2307.

Tips To Avoid Computer Virus Infection.

  1. Make sure you use the latest campus antivirus software. If you are unsure if your antivirus software is up to date or have any questions regarding your antivirus software, contact the Helpdesk at x2307.
     
  2. Be aware of and do not click on readme.exe files.
     
  3. Set your computer to view file extensions. Do not click on any email attachment that displays an .exe, a .bat, a .vbs, a .pif, or a .com file, unless you are expecting this particular file.
     
  4. Never open email attachments from someone you don't know and be suspicious of email attachments from someone you do know but weren't expecting mail from.
     
  5. Make sure to keep up to date on the critical updates from Microsoft for your Windows operating system.