AntiVirus & Anti-Spyware

Free Anti-Spyware Software

Have Questions?

The Help Desk will make a good faith effort to answer installation questions. On-campus support will be given higher priority and resolution of home installation problems is not guaranteed. Note: Support for home use of this software is strictly limited to college-related work.

Faculty/Staff Tutorials & Training

Virginia Western has a variety of tools and technical resources available to you!

MyVWCC Tools

MyVWCC (https://vw.my.vccs.edu) is your central source for accessing essential information at your convenience. MyVWCC gives you the ability to handle a variety of tasks, such as managing your online courses, submitting requests for time off, and updating your personal information.

Electronic Classrooms

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If you cannot find what you're looking for here, please fill out our online form or call us at 540-857-7354.

Adobe Products

For Work Use

VWCC has negotiated an Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ETLA) with Adobe which permits us to install Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Acrobat Professional on computers on campus, in the same way we install Microsoft Office products under the Microsoft Campus License.  Unlike in the previous license agreement, however, licenses are now tied to your VWCC email credentials, similar to Microsoft Office 365, and will be deployed through the Software Center shortcut on college computer desktops.  Since Adobe Creative Cloud includes a large number of individual products which take up a lot of space on the computer, you are advised to contact the Help Desk for assistance regarding the specific components of Creative Cloud suite that you need for your classes or for your office computer.

If you require only Adobe Acrobat Professional, you do not need to do anything as it should be installed by default.

For Home Use

The Adobe ETLA license referred to above has been renewed for another three year term starting September 2020.  As per the new terms negotiated with Adobe, free access to annual subscription licenses for Adobe Creative Cloud software is no longer available for home use to VWCC Faculty/Staff.

Note: The terms of the Adobe ETLA restrict Creative Cloud subscriptions to Faculty/Staff so it is not available to students.

Guidelines & Policies for Computer Use

Virginia Western Technology Use Policies

VWCC Information & Educational Technology Service Level Agreement (SLA) (PDF) This service level agreement (SLA) provides the basis for managing the services provided and relationships between the Information & Educational Technology (IET) department and the Faculty, Staff and Students at Virginia Western Community College (VWCC). This agreement describes how user service requirements are understood and addressed and attempts to create a realistic service expectation level.

VWCC Information Technology Use Policy (PDF) The purpose of this policy is to ensure the appropriate, responsible, and safe use of electronic communications and social media by employees. This policy establishes minimum standards for all state employees.

VWCC Information Technology Use Policy Q&A This document contains answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding technology use at Virginia Western. If you do not find your answer here contact the Help Desk directly.

VWCC Guidelines for iPads The scope of this guideline is for iPad use. End users must consider the implications of personal use as well as data sensitivity when requesting an iPad from the college. These guidelines are intended to outline supported practices for those who choose to utilize a VWCC iPad.

Virginia State Employee Guidelines

Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media (PDF)

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the appropriate, responsible, and safe use of electronic communications and social media by employees. This policy establishes minimum standards for all state employees. Agencies may supplement this policy as necessary, as long as such supplement is consistent with this policy.

Virginia Community College System Guidelines & Standards

Information Technology Employee Acceptable Use Agreement (PDF) As a user of the Virginia Community College System’s local and shared computer systems, I understand and agree to abide by the above acceptable use agreement terms. These terms govern my access to and use of the information technology applications, services and resources of the VCCS and the information they generate.

Information Technology Student/Patron Acceptable Use Agreement As a user of the Virginia Community College System’s local and shared computer systems, I understand and agree to abide by the above acceptable use agreement terms. These terms govern my access to and use of the information technology applications, services and resources of the VCCS and the information they generate.

VWCC Information Security Plan (ISO27002 Standard) (PDF) The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides shared information technology resources and services to faculty, staff, and college patrons, collectively “Users,” for activities supporting the VCCS mission. The purpose of this standard is to protect the integrity of VCCS Technology Resources and the Users thereof against unauthorized or improper use of those resources. The above standard describes responsible behavior expected by those given access to the technology resources and services. The System Office Information Technology Office provides practical guidelines for the application of this standard and general oversight to govern the implementation.