Viruses and Malware / Removal options, requirements for restoring network access on a personal computer

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To provide information on computer virus and malware removal options and documentation requirements for restoring network access for personally owned computers
- For University-owned computers, follow these instructions: Remove viruses and malware from a University computer

IT Security analysts at Miami may block your virus- or malware-infected computer or device from network access in order to protect other devices and the network itself. You must confirm the removal of the virus or malware (via digital attachment) before network access can be restored

Stop by the Tech Support Lounge in the Armstrong Student Center (east wing) for guided software diagnostics and repair. Our technicians will guide you through the malware removal process
Reputable third-party computer repair service performs removal
- You must present scan logs and an invoice or receipt from the third-party service as proof of removal so that your access to the network can be restored
Do-it-yourself removal — simply follow the appropriate procedure:
- Remove viruses and malware from a macOS computer
- Remove viruses and malware from a Windows 10 computer
- You must present scan logs as proof of removal so that your access to the network can be restored
After your computer has been cleaned, reply to the email you received notifying you of your security block and attach your scan logs as proof of removal
Network Security will evaluate the security health of your device to verify that it is not longer compromised; the block will be removed within two business days

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