Even in a university setting, there is something SERIOUSLY wrong
if it is getting infected "frequently". If it is up to date with
security patches and the A-V program is also current and running a
real-time scan, then that should not be happening (also assuming
the general user is not logged in with admin privileges). Since an
infected machine is a danger to everyone, I would hope you can
push the powers that be to solve the WHY it is getting infected
rather than you having to do an end run to protect yourself.
Thank you for your reply. There is a top-rated AV running and all
security patches are applied regularly. However, we have thousands
of students on the network, running all kinds of programs....it's
like a testing ground for new viruses
My own machine at work only
got infected once. However, other machines in our department get
infectd regularly because our secretary and some faculty members
insist on opening attachments, etc. I tend to be very cautious and I
do not consider my machine at work "safe." If my home computer gets
infected, it will cost me several hours to clean it up. At work, it
will be the responsibility of the IT department. So, I just don't
keep anything important at work....I do most of my work from my home
computer anyway...
In the mean time, another option for you might be to get those
free-after-rebate CD-R's to take your files to work. Once they are
closed it is unlikely you can bring anything back on them.
Yes, CD-R's seem to be the best solution.... Thanks again.
E.
