Please note: Rice University no longer licenses McAfee VirusScan for use at Rice. Please visit our Virus Protection page for the current product. We still offer the old version for download on this page for testing or replacement purposes.
Antivirus Software Download
Use these links to download antivirus software for your computer.
Windows/PC Antivirus Software
| Software Package | Platform/ System Requirements |
Download
for: Rice VPN Rice Dialup on-campus systems |
|---|---|---|
VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i  Customized for Rice |
Windows
2000 (any version) Windows XP (any version) Windows 2003 Server |
Self-Extracting Installer (extract and run Setupvse.exe) Zip File Installer Install Guide (PDF) Product Guide (PDF) |
| VirusScan 4.5.1SP1Customized for Rice |
Windows
95/98/Millenium Windows NT Workstation |
Self-Extracting
Installer Rice Help Quick Install Guide (PDF) Configuration Guide (PDF) |
| McAfee Stinger (standalone remover for the most severe viruses) |
Windows (any version) | Go to: Network Associates Web Site |
| Netshield
for Windows 4.5SP1 & HotFix Rollup |
Windows NT Server | Install
1st: ZIP File Installer Install 2nd: ZIP Service Pack 1 Install 3rd: ZIP Hotfix Rollup Getting Started Guide (PDF) Administrator's Guide (PDF) |
| Netshield for Netware 4.6 | Netware 4.x, 5.x, 6.0 | ZIP
File Installer Install Guide Product Guide (PDF) Release Notes (PDF) |
Macintosh Antivirus Software
| Software Package | Platform | Download
for: Rice VPN Rice Dialup on-campus systems |
|---|---|---|
| Virex 6.1 | MacOS 7, 8 or 9 | Binhex File (decode with StuffIt Expander) Virex 6 eUpdate Instructions Rice Help |
| Virex 7.2.1 | MacOS X 10.1.3 or higher |
Zipped Package File (decode with StuffIt Expander) Virex 7 eUpdate Instructions Rice Help |
UNIX Command-Line Antivirus Software
| Software Package | Platform | Download
for: Rice VPN Rice Dialup on-campus systems |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Command-Line 4.4.0L | PC x86 | vlnx440l.tar.Z |
| Solaris Command-Line 4.4.0L | Sparc | vsun440l.tar.Z |
Please note: Rice University no longer licenses McAfee VirusScan for use at Rice. Please visit our Virus Protection page for the current product. We still offer the old version for download on this page for testing or replacement purposes.
Questions or problems with this page should be directed to Carolynne White, cmwhite@rice.edu.
