Virex is anti-virus software for detecting, removing, and preventing computer viruses on MacOS X computers.

Is this software right for me?

This type of software is for use by staff or students, on university or personal computers, whether that is a laptop or desktop, both on and off campus.

What does this software do?

Virex protects your computer against viruses and other malware.

Can you explain in more detail?

The software offers comprehensive protection for desktops and file servers with VirusScan and is easily configurable for automatic updates ensuring security against viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other potentially harmful code.

Mac version : 9.1

Support Level : None

Staff :

Available for download via Pegasus.
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Student :

Available for download via Pegasus.
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Type : Site licence

End Date : Renewed annually

Licence Details :

McAfee User License Agreement

NOTICE TO ALL USERS: PLEASE READ THIS CONTRACT CAREFULLY. BY CLICKING THE ACCEPT BUTTON OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY) AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE LIKE ANY WRITTEN CONTRACT SIGNED BY YOU. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, CLICK ON THE BUTTON THAT INDICATES THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT AND DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU PURCHASED THE SOFTWARE ON TANGIBLE MEDIA (e.g., CD) WITHOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS LICENCE AND YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS CONTRACT, YOU MAY OBTAIN A REFUND OF THE AMOUNT YOU ORIGINALLY PAID IF YOU: (A) DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE AND (B) RETURN IT, WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE TO THE LOCATION FROM WHICH IT WAS OBTAINED.

Please read licence details before downloading software:
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Usage :

Applies to University owned servers and desktops only for use on campus.

Personal Licence : Not applicable

When downloading this software, an automated email will be sent to your university email account. Please read this email as it contains information and instructions.

If you have any problems downloading or installing this software, please contact help@strath.ac.uk

More information about Anti-virus is available from McAfee.
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If you want older versions of this software, other versions are available on the Available Licensed Software page on Pegasus.

The Development & Training Resource Centre has a wealth of online training resources including video tutorials, tutor-led material, self-study material and links to external best practice sites. Follow the link(s) below for more information:

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