•          Start> Control Panel > Security Center
Important!! If the Security Center is not visible you will need to first run updates
Click here to run updates from Microsoft
The web site will scan your computer and see what updates you are missing. It will install the most critical updates first, then you will have to restart and install updates again. You will need to do this until there are no more updates for you to install. This may take a long time if your computer has not been updating automatically.

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You will see the three security essentials .

1. Firewall

2. Automatic Updates

3. Virus Protection

1. The Firewall should be off.

2. If it is ON click on Manage security settings for: Windows Firewall. Make sure that Off is selected even though it is not recommended. There are many times when the Helpdesk is able to fix problems by virtually controlling your computer from the central office and this is not possible if the firewall is turned on.

2. Automatic Updates should be on.
   
   If Automatic Updates are not on Click on Manage security settings for Automatic Updates.
   Set a schedule for automatic updates.  If your computer is turned off during a scheduled update, updates are installed the next time you start your computer.
   
   If your computer has not been set to receive automatic updates then you will need to  click on Windows Update Web Site. The web site will scan your computer and see what updates you are missing. Next you will click the button that says "Download and Install Now". It will install the most critical updates first, then you will have to restart and install updates again. You will need to do this until there are no more updates for you to install. This may take a long time if your computer has not been updating automatically.  You may need to install Active X for this web page before you can begin. You do that by clicking on the bar just above your browser window.
   **If your computer fails to install an update you should shut down and try again.**

• Virus Protection should be on.
  If it is not then you will need to download  ETrust (Computer Associates' Anti Virus Program).
  
  Click here to download from LPPS ETRUSTAV.zip
  
  Download to your desktop then double click the icon to install. After it is completely installed you will see the Realtime Monitor icon near the time on the taskbar at the bottom of your desktop.

The ETrust Realtime Monitor will be scanning for viruses while it is active. When a virus is found you will receive a pop-up dialogue box which will provide the location of the file and what was done with the virus. It will also automatically update Signature files to find new viruses.

To scan manually:
Start> Programs> Computer Associates> ETrust > Click the Green Arrow to scan items you have checked.

To check that your computer is being scanned and that Files are being updated right click on the Real time Monitor and click version information.

For complete ETrust directions including screen shots click here.

Check your security Center again (Start>Control Panel>Security center). Look at the virus protection bar and  click on the arrows to the far right

You should see a message that tells that ETrust is running and is up to date.