Anti-spyware software is an essential part of safe computing. Proof of current anti-spyware software is required for network access in all campus housing areas and for wireless access. This requirement applies to Windows operating systems only.
Cal Poly provides FREE WebRoot Spy Sweeper anti-spyware software to eligible Cal Poly users. People with access to a high-speed Internet connection can download the software from the My Cal Poly portal for installation on home Windows computers only (see below).
Faculty and staff should contact their LAN Coordinator to install Spy Sweeper on their campus computer. If you do not have a LAN Coordinator, contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance (see below).
If you have problems downloading, contact the ITS Service Desk (see below). Residence hall students should contact ResNET to make sure their computer is properly configured for use with the campus and residence hall networks.
How to Download:
Instructions for downloading and installing anti-spyware software at home:
- Log into: http://my.calpoly.edu
- See Login Questions if you have problems
- Go to the Technology Tab
- Go to the Software Download Channel
- Choose Windows or Macintosh
- Click “Download” under Webroot Spy Sweeper OFF-CAMPUS
- It is strongly recommended that you UNINSTALL any previously installed anti-spyware software before installing Spy Sweeper
- Review the FAQs and follow the Installation instructions on the download page
After installing anti-spyware software, it is recommended that the following options should be followed at a minimum:
- Update the definitions following the installation of Spy Sweeper
- Configure Spy Sweeper to automatically check for new definition updates; the default is for this option to be ON
- Turn on ALL Shields or, at a minimum, use the default Shield settings
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