Our GroupWise system uses virus detection at the mail server level to detect viruses and will block messages containing a virus to protect you and your data. If GWAVA (the GW virus software) detects a virus in a message sent to you, you will receive a notification that the message was not sent because it contained a virus.

In many cases, email messages containing viruses are unsolicited or SPAM. You should not reply to the original sender. If, however, you know the sender, you may consider contacting them letting them to let them know their message contained a virus.

Although GW Internet email messages are protected from viruses with GWAVA, you still need to have virus protection software on your computer and keep it updated. All faculty, staff, and students at USC can download McAfee anti-virus software for no charge and can keep it updated to prevent new viruses from infecting your computer. Visit the Academic Services Virus Information Center at http://uts.sc.edu/virus/ for more information.

Virus assistance is available by contacting the UTS Help Desk at (803) 777-1800 or online at http://helpdesk.uts.sc.edu.