Spirion - Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

About the Software Spirion

The Spirion website
Why should I use Spirion or any data inventory software?
What is Spirion?

Installing the Software

Where do I obtain a copy of Spirion?
About the Spirion profile password

Using the Software

Spirion's Online User Guide for Windows
Spirion's Online User Guide for Mac

Using Spirion on Macs (IS&T article)
Using Spirion on Windows (IS&T article)

Spirion - Take these preparations before running a scan
Tips for using Spirion at MIT
Does running a Spirion scan slow down my computer?
What kinds of files will Spirion scan?
What kinds of data will Spirion find?

Remediation of Results

Which false positives does Spirion?
A scan has found some sensitive data. What now?

Troubleshooting

[Known issues glitches and bugs in Spirion]
Why does each scan by Spirion find the same files?

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