Installation Instructions Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows XP / Vista / 7

1. Please download the installation file of Sophos Anti-Virus.

2. Please make sure that existing anti virus software has been removed before you start with the installation. For McAfee product users we provide Removal Instructions.

3. Please make sure that your computer matches the system requirement. You can look up the system requirements here.

4. Please double click the downloaded installation file.

First you will be prompted to accept the license agreements:

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5. Installation files will be unpacked automatically:

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6. A window will pop up automatically:

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The programme is now installing. Depending on your systems performance, this process may take some time. Please be patient and in no case should you close this window.

7. Once the installation process is finished, a blue shield icon will appear in the task bar:

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Sophos Anti-Virus is now completely installed and will try to download the latest virus definition files. You do not have to restart your computer after the installation has finished. Further information can be found in Configuration Instructions.


If you have problems installing the software or any questions, please contact the IT Service Centre's Support.