Installing Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 on Windows Vista from the Network

There are 32bit and 64bit versions of SAV 10.2 available to install from the network. If you are uncertain which version is applicable to you, choose the 32bit option. If you have 64bit Windows Vista, you will know that you have got it. Also, reassuringly, if you choose the wrong version it fails 'gracefully' without doing any damage.

Compatibility Notes - Windows XP users should use SAV 10.1.

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What You NEED:

• You MUST be in an Office On-Campus - the Network install does:
• NOT work on ResNet.
• NOT work on WiNet.
• NOT work Off-Campus - with or without VPN.

Off-campus users need a CD which is available from the ISS Service Desk in the Library.

• Ensure you logon as a user with 'Admin' rights - if you have user rights - call ISS Service Desk.
• You must have at least 80 Mbytes of Hard Disk free to install, and 50Mbytes of Hard Disk free to run.
• before proceeding, backup your data that resides on your hard disk.
• Important Note - uninstall ALL existing anti-virus software.

Installing Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 - 32bit 

Un-install any existing Symantec AntiVirus or any other anti-virus product, including Internet security packages such as Norton Internet Security.

1. click 'Start' button then 'Run' option.
2. 32bit Vista - type: 

\\lancs-av0\symantec\10.2.2000\offices\32bit\windows vista\setup.exe

3. & click OK - if it doesn't start a 'wizard' - check your spelling e.g.

\\lancs(dash)av(zero)\symantec
\10(dot)2(dot)2000\offices\32bit
\windows(space)vista\setup.exe (slashes are backslashes)

4. click on the 'I accept the terms in the license agreement' option then click 'Next' button.
5. click 'Next' button (to accept the 'Complete' setup type).
6. click 'Install' button - wait... - see SAV 10.2 install.
7. click on the 'Finish' button.
8. click on the 'Yes' button - to restart your system.

Installing Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 - 64bit Version 

Un-install any existing Symantec AntiVirus or any other anti-virus product, including Internet security packages such as Norton Internet Security.

1. click 'Start' button then 'Run' option.
2. type: 

See the SAV 10.2 Install Problems page.

Updating Virus Definitions

Your installation of Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 is only as good as your last Virus Definition Update. Symantec AntiVirus 10.1 has the latest virus definition 'pushed' automatically onto the PC from a central server. No intervention is required by users of network Installed PCs.