virus scanning

Using the Stinger
stand-alone virus scan utility

Stinger is a tool to clean infected systems of common viruses and variants.
 

What you need to do

Download McAffee Stinger stand-alone utility from this page.

Install anti-virus software on your computer for comprehensive protection

If you are not sure about the McAfee Stinger utility, or for answers to specific questions, call the TSC at 660-7878 or e-mail us at tsc-help@fuqua.duke.edu

For more general computer security information and current alerts, visit the Duke OIT security web site or the Microsoft Security web site.

Downloading McAfee Stinger stand-alone virus scan utility

  • Download McAfee Stinger
  • After download, and when prompted, open or run the program from your computer.
  • Click "Scan Now"

Stinger is a poweful and useful tool for cleaning infected systems of common viruses, however; it is not a sustitute for anti-virus software. Read about installing anti-virus software on your computer for comprehensive protection.