The installer will start, and perform pre-installation checks, which may suggest some necessary steps such as:.If you see a 'Windows protected your PC' message please see instructions for handling this message.Once downloaded, double-click the 'SophosInterceptXSetup.exe' installation package.Save the file 'SophosInterceptXSetup.exe' to your computer.Input your username and password when prompted by your web browser when downloading.Click the link to download the Sophos Central Antivirus package for Windows.Go to the IS/Staff Downloads page located at or on URsource.

It is recommended to restart your PC before installing new antivirus software as some antivirus software components may be retained in system memory.Locate your current antivirus software in the Apps & Features list.To remove any other antivirus software on a Windows computer: An account on your computer with installation privileges.

Sophos requires that you have an active uregina.ca account username and password with employee permissions with the University of Regina for the initial installation download from the website.

University owned Windows computer which is unmanaged.

Sophos Central will automatically update whenever it is connected to the internet.

Sophos is the recommended and supported antivirus application for use on University of Regina owned Windows systems.

Installation is provided only to employees (faculty/staff) of the University of Regina.

Sophos is not permitted to be installed on personally owned, or home computers.

Sophos can only be installed on University owned computers, such as research funded, APEA purchased, or departmental assets.

Sophos Central effectively scans system for viruses and other malware.

The purpose of this guide is to allow Windows users of unmanaged systems to install and maintain an updated Sophos Central application, which replaces previous Sophos versions.

This installation is not required for computers in University of Regina labs, Evergreen Systems, or computers with ZenWorks installed.

This guide will show you how to install Sophos Central Antivirus on non-managed Windows for University of Regina systems.

Sophos download link