Overview
The following files and links are provided as a courtesy for ATS Help Desk customers.Virus Prevention and Removal Downloads
Virus Removal - TrendMicro Removal Tool (detailed instructions for accessing from an infected computer, with links to the removal tool)Virus Removal - TrendMicro Removal Tool (detailed instructions for accessing from a non-infected computer, with links to the removal tool)
Symantec's Klez Removal Tool Download Page
AIMFix (AIM virus removal)
ClamXav (free anti-virus software for some versions of MacOS X)
Spyware and Adware Removal Downloads
Spyware Removal - Ad-Aware; adware/spyware detection and removal. Click here for instructions on how to install and use Ad-Aware from an infected computer.Spyware Removal - Spybot Search & Destroy; adware/spyware detection and removal. Click here for instructions on how to install and use Spybot Search & Destroy from an infected computer.
Spyware Removal - Microsoft Anti-Spyware (beta); adware/spyware detection and removal. Refer to Microsoft's read-me file before running this software.
Spyware Removal - 30 day trial version of SpySweeper; adware/spyware detection and removal. A full version of this product is available at a discount from The MSU Computer Store.
AllBot disinfection Utility by F-Secure (for removing the Wootbot, Agobot, Forbot, Rbot, IRCBot, SDBot families of malware). Refer to the f-bot.txt read-me file before running this software.
Patches for Windows Operating Systems
Clear text passwords patches (required for access to MSU AFS space). This article includes instructions on backing up your Windows Registry files, and removing the patch when no longer needed.Patches for Microsoft Office
Patch and instructions for Viewing documents created within Microsoft Office 2007 in previous versions of Microsoft Office.FTP (for AFS) utilities
Filezilla is an open-source Windows ftp client.Fetch is a popular MacOS ftp client.
Other helpful utilities and applications
Winzip is a popular unzip utility.The Winsock Fix Tool can be used in troubleshooting 127.x.x.x and 169.x.x.x IP addresses.
Software to access AIS Mainframe (files maintained by the MSU Computer Store)
The software downloads and files referred to below may be useful for AIS mainframe access. Questions about use of the software should be directed to the AIS Help and Support Desk by email: ais311@msu.edu or by phone: (517) 353-4420 x311.
3270 connection to AIS Mainframe
To connect to the AIS IBM mainframe via 3270, you need to have 3270-terminal emulation software that supports the use of SSL, installed on your PC. One popular 3270 emulator is Hummingbird Host Explorer. The basic function of Host Explorer is to give you "TN3270" programs for connecting to other computers. You will use the "TN3270" functionality for connecting to the AIS IBM mainframe.
The software is site-licensed to MSU, so if you are an MSU authorized network user you may use it legally without charge. The MSU site-license also allows you to use it at home. Because it is site-licensed, it is on a secured server at the Academic Computing & Network Services where you must identify yourself to obtain it.
Hummingbird software is available here. If you have any problems with installing this software or questions about the use of this software contact the AIS Help and Support Desk by email: ais311@msu.edu or by phone: (517) 353-4420 x311.
FTP connection to AIS Mainframe
To connect to the AIS IBM mainframe via ftp, you need to have FTP software that supports the use of SSL installed on your PC. Filezilla is an open-source Windows ftp client that supports the use of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This product is free to use and is recommended by AIS for use in connecting to the AIS Mainframe.
Contact the AIS Help and Support Desk for specific installation instructions for use with the AIS mainframe or for questions about the use of this software: by email: ais311@msu.edu or by phone: (517) 353-4420 x311.
