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Forefront Client Security (FCS)
Bridgewater State College will be replacing Sophos Antivirus software with Microsoft Forefront Client Security in June 2008.
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I have an operational Antivirus solution on my computer, should I upgrade to Microsoft FCS?
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For Microsoft Vista Clients does FCS use the built in firewall?s
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Microsoft FCS looks like Windows Defender Application. What's the difference?
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How does Microsoft FCS work on workstations/laptops that are not part of a domain environment?
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What is the latest number of Antivirus and Antispyware definitions?
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What if an orange box with an exclamation point icon is displayed on my System Tray?
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What if a red box with an X icon is displayed on my System Tray?
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What if a green icon with a check mark is displayed on my System Tray?
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How do I learn about this product and change its configuration?
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Where do I find information about Microsoft Forefront Client Security?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Forefront Client Security (FCS)?
Microsoft Forefront Client Security provides protection against malware, spyware, rootkits, and threats such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
Do I need to be online for Microsoft FCS to work?
Yes. In order to install and receive updates you need an active Internet connection.
How do you download the FCS Software?
The software will be available for personal computers on the BSC download site https://download.bridgew.edu.
Be sure you uninstall all Sophos components using Control Panel - Add or Remove programs -- before installing Forefront
If you are using a Bridgewater State College notebook you will need to be on-campus, connected to our network to for the system to update your notebook from Sophos to Forefront. When the notebook is back on campus and plugged in to our network the system will automatically update from Sophos to Forefront (this can take some time). Please contact the Call Center at 508 531-2555 for assistance.
What executable will run as part of The Microsoft FCS?
The Microsoft FCS Anti-malware Service is MsMpeng.exe.
The Microsoft FCS State Assessment Service is FcsSas.exe.
The Microsoft FCS UI is MSASCui.exe.
The domain computers will have two additional running executables for MOM agent MOMHost.exe and MOMService.exe
Which operating systems are protected by Microsoft FCS?
Microsoft FCS is designed to protect Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista (x86 and x64). BSC will provide limited support x64 bit platform. Mac OS is not supported.
I have an operational Antivirus solution on my computer, should I upgrade to Microsoft FCS?
No, you do not have to. As long your antivirus is current and if you use the campus wireless network, Cisco Clean will need to recognize it.
Why are we changing from Sophos Antivirus to Microsoft FCS?
Microsoft FCS is included in our campus licensing agreement with Microsoft.
For Microsoft Vista Clients does FCS use the built-in firewall?s
Yes, Microsoft FCS works with Vista's built-in firewall.
What is the frequency of updates?
Microsoft will update as needed.
Where will Microsoft FCS be Installed?
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Client Security
Microsoft FCS looks like Windows Defender Application. What's the difference?
Microsoft FCS builds on top of the Defender UI and also provides Anti-Virus capabilities in addition to the Anti-Spyware.
How does Microsoft FCS work on workstations/laptops that are not part of a domain environment?
The functionality on the client is the same. Unmanaged non-domain computers will not report to Forefront Server.
What is the difference of a quick scan and full scan?
A quick scan checks the places on your computer that malware is most likely to reside. A full scan will check all files on your hard disk and all programs currently running.
How do you receive current definitions updates?
Unmanaged computers (student's notebooks and home computers) will receive definition updates directly from Microsoft Update. The domain computers will receive update from our internal server or Microsoft update.
What is the latest number of Antivirus and Antispyware definitions?
To find out visit this website under Forefront Session: http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/. Compare the Antivirus and Antispyware definition version number with your current Microsoft FCS Status session under Antivirus and Antispyware definitions version.
Your computer Status:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/ latest available status:
How do I force an update?
Start Internet Explorer Click the menu Tools and select Windows Update.
What if an orange box with an exclamation point icon is displayed on my System Tray?
Agent is unable to obtain the latest update.
What if a red box with an X icon is displayed on my System Tray?
Microsoft FCS Agent detected or a virus malware. Please allow it to remove the threat. Double click the X red icon and double click the "Smart Clean" button.
What if a green icon with a check mark is displayed on my System Tray?
Microsoft FCS Agent appears to be working fine.
How do I learn about this product and change its configuration?
Double click the question mark. There is wealth of information under help.
Where do I find information about Microsoft Forefront Client Security?
Below are some URLs available.
• Microsoft FCS Blogs: http://blogs.technet.com/clientsecurity/default.aspx
• Clients Issues: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb418773.aspx
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb432630.aspx
• Errors and events reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb418793.aspx
Last Modified: July 16, 2008
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