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Stinger

Stinger is used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system.

Note: Off-campus file download is password-restricted and is available to University of Galway staff only. Please contact the Service Desk for off-campus password details.   

How Do I Download Stinger?

  1. Download the  latest version of Stinger from McAfee website   
    When prompted, choose to save the file to a convenient location on your hard disk (such as your Desktop folder).   


  2. When the download is complete, navigate to the folder that contains the downloaded Stinger file, and double-click on it to run it.  

How Do I Use Stinger?

  1. The Stinger interface will be displayed.  
  2. If necessary, click the Add or Browse button to add additional drives/directories to scan. By default, the C: drive will be scanned. 
  3. Click the Scan Now button to begin scanning the specified drives/directories. 
  4. By default, Stinger will repair all infected files found. 

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