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McAfee Antivirus for Windows
98, ME Introduction McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 is the supported Windows 98 and ME Antivirus client for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. This document contains instructions on installation and setting up the Antivirus client, initiating a manual virus definition update, setting up automatic virus definition updates, and scanning your computer manually for viruses. Once installed and configured, the VirusScan 4.5.1 client will automatically scan any documents that are transferred from remote locations (email, disks, etc.) to your computer. Detailed scans of your hard drive(s) can be scheduled during your computer's non-usage time. VirusScan 4.5.1 is designed specifically for Windows 98 and ME. Users
of computers who have Windows 2000, XP and 2000/2003 Server should
install
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1. For more information, please see the
McAfee
VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 document Installing McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1
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4. At the License Agreement screen, select I agree to the terms of the License Agreement and click Next.
5. The Select Security Type screen will appear. Verify that Standard Security is selected (as shown in Figure 1.3 below) and click Next.
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6. In the following Setup Type screen, make sure that Typical Installation is selected and click Next.
7. The setup program is now ready to install the McAfee Antivirus program. Click Install to initiate installation. The program will now be installed on your computer.
8. After installation of the McAfee VirusScan files is complete, a new window with post-installation options will appear. Ensure the box beside Run Default Scan after installation is checked (as shown in Figure 1.4). Click Next.
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9. On the Update Virus Definition Files screen (shown in Figure 1.5), select Wait and Run AutoUpdate Later and click Next to continue.
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10. You should choose to "Scan memory for
viruses before configuring". Then, choose Configure.
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11. Uncheck "Start VirusScan" (because we will need to upgrade the scan engine before VirusScan starts). Choose Finish.The setup program will now inform you that installation is complete, as shown in Figure 1.6 below. Uncheck Start VirusScan and click Finish.You will now need to restart your computer. Click on the Start button, then Shut Down. Choose Restart as your shutdown type.
12. After the computer restarts, the McAfee
VirusScan console will open and perform a Default Scan on your
computer. Allow the scan to proceed before starting any other
applications on your computer. VirusScan will prompt you when a virus
is located, and report at the end of the scan what has been
accomplished.
Virus definitions describe the structure of known viruses, allowing the McAfee VirusScan product to successfully search and find viruses on your computer. As new viruses appear, new definitions are created for the Antivirus product.
In order to fully protect your computer, virus definitions must be updated on a regular basis. Using a connection to the Internet, VirusScan 4.5.1 allows you to manually update your virus definitions or schedule automatic virus definition updating.
1. Make sure you have connection to the Internet on your computer by Ethernet network, modem dial-in or broadband.
2. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click the Start button on your Start Bar, then Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan Console.
3. The console will list several tasks that can be performed, as shown in Figure 2.1 below. Select AutoUpdate by double-clicking it.
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4. The AutoUpdate profile window will appear, as shown in Figure 2.2. To run AutoUpdate, click the Run Now button located in the bottom right of the window.
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5. VirusScan will now connect to the Internet and download new virus definitions. A status window, like Figure 2.3, will show the progress of the download. Once the status window shows that the download is completed, click on the OK button. Click on the OK button for the AutoUpdate profile window, and close the VirusScan Console.
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1. Make sure you have a dedicated connection to the Internet on your computer by Ethernet network, modem dial-in or broadband. VirusScan 4.5.1, when scheduled to do so, will use the Internet to download and install virus definitions. If an Internet connection is not available during the scheduled time, the update will fail.
2. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click the Start button on your Start Bar, then Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan
Console.
3. The console will list several tasks that can be performed, as shown
in Figure 2.4 below. Select the AutoUpdate
task by double-clicking it.
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4. The AutoUpdate profile window will appear, as shown in Figure 2.5. Click on the Schedule tab to set a reoccurring pattern for the AutoUpdate task.
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5. In the AutoUpdate Schedule window, ensure Enable is selected. You can choose to update when you start up the computer, when you shut down or at a scheduled specified time. Choose a running occurrence type and then the specific occurrence details that appear.
Most virus definition updates are available on a weekly basis.
Therefore, you should update your virus definitions at least once a
week. You should also choose a time when you are away from your
computer.
The AutoUpdate Schedule window will look similar to Figure 2.6 below.
Once you have made your scheduling changes, click on OK.
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6. The AutoUpdate is now scheduled and will run at your specified occurrences. Close the VirusScan Console.
The VirusScan 4.5.1 program, when installed, will run in the background of your computer. Any files you transfer from the Internet, a network, or removable media (Zip Disk, CD, etc) will automatically be scanned for any possible viruses. In order to actively scan any media device (Hard drive, Floppy disk, Zip Disk, etc.) for viruses, you must perform a manual or automatic virus scan.
1. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click the Start button on your Start Bar, then Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan Console.
2. The VirusScan Console window will appear. Highlight the task Scan My Computer, as shown in Figure 3.1 below, by clicking on the task once.
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3. In the VirusScan console, click on the Start button in the menu bar. McAfee will start scanning your computer - including all of your removable media drives (floppy, Zip, CD-ROM, etc.), and hard disks. The VirusScan window will look similar to Figure 3.2 below.
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4. If during the scan VirusScan encounters any viruses, it will inform you with a pop-up dialogue box. Choose the appropriate action to take - removing the virus is always recommended.
5. Once the scan is completed, if no viruses were found, you should see a message at the bottom of the window that says "No infected items were found," as shown in Figure 3.3. Your scan is complete; close the VirusScan window and VirusScan Console.
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1. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click the Start button on your Start Bar, then Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan Console.
2. The VirusScan Console window will appear. Highlight the Scan My Computer task, as shown in Figure 3.4 below, by clicking on the task once. Then click the Properties button.
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3. Click on the Schedule tab located at the top of the new window. Check the Enable box and then select how often you wish the scan to run. You can choose to update when you start up the computer, when you shut down or at a scheduled specified time. Choose a running occurrence type and then the specific occurrence details that appear.
It is recommended that you scan your computer for viruses every 7-14 days. You should also choose a time when you are away from your computer.
After setting the reoccurrence schedule, the Properties window should look similar to Figure 3.5.
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4. Once you have your selections made, click OK and then close the Console. McAfee will start scanning your computer at the time and date and at the interval that you have set.
If a virus is detected, McAfee by default will prompt you for a response. It will not automatically provide the answers to the prompt if/when a virus is detected. In order to have McAfee VirusScan to automatically fix all infected files, you can change the settings by selecting the Scan My Computer task and clicking on the Configure button.
McAfee VirusScan, once installed correctly, will scan any file that is transferred to your computer from the Internet or network. VirusScan is not limited to just this background virus checking; users can perform manual virus scans, update virus definitions and schedule automatic virus checking and virus updates.
The following is a list of the common features and the tasks available in the McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 application.
As shown in Figure 4.1 below, there are ten different icons that perform various functions within the McAfee VirusScan Console.
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The main VirusScan Console window lists five default tasks that may be run manually, are running automatically or can be scheduled to run automatically. Figure 4.2 lists them below.
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What version of McAfee VirusScan do I have?
To find the version of McAfee VirusScan that is currently installed on your computer:
a. Look for the VShield icon in the lower left corner of your machine (in the System Tray).
b. Move your mouse over this icon and RIGHT click. You will see a menu that has several options. Choose "About".
c. The
next screen will be the VirusScan
"splash" screen with the software version, serial number, DAT file
date, creation date, and scan engine version. If you are using version
4.0.3 (or
less), you MUST upgrade to a newer version to take advantage of the
advanced
virus scanning tools. Updating DAT files, alone, will not find some of
the newer
viruses.
How do I know that I have the most recent version of McAfee VirusScan?
Follow the steps ("What version of McAfee VirusScan do I have?") outlined above. Your version of McAfee VirusScan should be "McAfee VirusScan w/ SP v4.5.1".
Reported issues related to McAfee VirusScan v. 4.5.x from DASNR users
If you experience problem, please contact Dwayne Hunter at 405.744.5536 or by email at tdh@okstate.edu.
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