Using Symantec/Norton AntiVirus for Windows, how do I scan network drives for viruses?

Note: The University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you run the latest version of Symantec/Norton AntiVirus software (available to IU students, faculty, and staff for free via IUware) for your operating system, being sure to upgrade safely (see In Windows, how do I safely upgrade to the latest Symantec Endpoint or AntiVirus software?) and to update your virus definitions daily and scan your computer weekly. For instructions, see:

• Windows: In Symantec/Norton AntiVirus for Windows, how do I schedule automatic LiveUpdates and virus scans?
• Mac OS and OS X: In Symantec AntiVirus for Mac OS X, how do I schedule automatic LiveUpdates and virus scans?

Regardless of which antivirus product you use, you will need to map a network drive before scanning it for viruses; see In Microsoft Windows, how do I map a drive? Once you have mapped the network drive, follow the appropriate instructions below.

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Right-click the icon for the desired network drive and choose Scan for Viruses... .

Note: This method of scanning network drives is available for most Symantec/Norton products, but you can use the following directions for an alternative way of performing this process.

Symantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition

1. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, then Symantec Client Security or Symantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition, and then Symantec AntiVirus Client or Symantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition.

   Alternatively, in the system tray portion of the Taskbar (typically on the lower right of your screen), right-click the Symantec/Norton AntiVirus icon (which looks like a shield) and select Open Symantec/Norton AntiVirus... .

2. From the Scan menu, select either Scan Computer or Custom Scan.
   
   
3. Select the appropriate drives and click Scan.

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