VShield runs within Windows and requires no user intervention, while providing automatic protection. VirusScan is a scanner that is designed to allow you to run a tailored scan, making use of the various techniques available. This includes scanning of compressed files and the detection of new viruses. It also has regular updates to add protection against new virus. This normally happens invisibly to the user.
Viruses infect a computer and create problem by deleting or corrupting data.
It is important to keep updating the anti-virus software to protect your data. Any account can run both VShield and VirusScan. Administrator privilege is needed for disinfecting files owned by other users on a shared workstation. If you are not sure or don't have Administrator privileges, please ask your School ITC for assistance. In the Desktop Service Software, VShield loads automatically when the workstation is on.