Anti-virus Software Installation

Students

• Installing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) on Windows 10 or 11
• Installing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) on MacOS

Note: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is not available for the Windows Home version. If you need an anti-virus application, click these instructions to activate Windows Defender.  

Staff and Faculty

• Installing HX Anti-Virus for Windows 11
• Installing HX Anti-Virus for MacOS

    If you previously had Sophos on your computer:

• Uninstalling Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 11
• Uninstalling Sophos Anti-Virus for MacOS

Anti-Virus software is funded as enterprise services for campus-wide use for students, staff, and faculty to protect the network and devices from malicious viruses and other related issues. 

Click here to learn more about cybersecurity at UC Merced.