Virus Information

Virus Repair Procedure and Policy

All computers connecting to the Mills College network need to have the latest virus protection software and the latest security updates and patches for your operating system and applications. 

On average, Mills College has 500+ students and faculty and staff using our wireless networking service each day. If infected with a virus or a worm, any one of these computers can disrupt services on campus.

ITS staff members will contact students, faculty, and staff individually when there is evidence of viruses and worms on any computer connected to the Mills network. A message is sent to the user of the PC suspected of being infected and the computer's network access is blocked until the user has worked with ITS staff to address the problem. All other services (email, class materials, etc.) will remain available using other campus computers.

Please see the following site for a good approach to protecting your Windows computer:  http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/default.mspx

• Step 1 encourages you to use a firewall.
• Step 2 outlines the process to receive security updates from Microsoft. Consider this step required.
• Step 3 encourages you to use virus protection software. Consider this step required.
• Step 4 encourages you to use antispyware software.

• Free Virus Protection Software

For assistance, please contact the Information Technology HelpDesk at 510.430.2005, email helpdesk@mills.edu, or submit a request at helpdesk.mills.edu.