Downloading Operating System and Virus Patches
It is extremely important that you keep your personal computer up to date with the latest operating system and anti-virus patches. Before registering your computer on the Wheaton College network, please follow the links below to protect your computer (and our network) against the latest threats on the Internet, the Microsoft RPC vulnerabilities in Windows and the Sobig.f mass-mailing worm virus. (Start with the Stinger virus detection/removal tool.) After you have registered your machine, please take the time to run the system updating software that pertains to your operating system.
Stinger Virus Detection/Removal Tool
Windows XP
- MSBlaster Patch
- Windows RPC Vulnerability found on Sept 10th
- XP Service Pack 1a (not as vital as MSBlaster Patch)
- Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (needed by NetReg users using Internet Explorer 5.0) - Extract to a local folder and run "ie6setup.exe"
Windows 2000
- MSBlaster Patch
- Windows RPC Vulnerability found on Sept 10th
- Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (not as vital as MSBlaster Patch)
- Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (needed by NetReg users using Internet Explorer 5.0) - Extract to a local folder and run "ie6setup.exe"
- Encryption Update
Internet Explorer 5.x Updates
If you have McAfee's VirusScan software or Enterprise 7 anti-virus software you can use the executable below to bring your system up to Engine 4.2.60 with Virus DATS 4322. If you need anti-virus software Wheaton College has licenses for student use, please call the Support Center at ext 3900 for details.
Update My McAfee Virus Engine and DATS