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McAfee Antivirus for Windows 2000, XP, 2000 Server & 2003 Server

Introduction
Installing McAfee VirusScan 7.1
Updating Your Virus Definitions
Scanning Your Computer for Viruses
Features and Default Tasks of McAfee VirusScan Console

Introduction

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 is the supported Windows 2000, XP, 2000 Server and 2003 Server Antivirus client for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Once installed and configured, the VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 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. This document also contains instructions on installing and scanning your computer manually for viruses.

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 is designed specifically for Windows 2000, XP, 2000 Server and 2003 Server. Users of computers that have Windows 98 and ME should obtain and install McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1. For more information, please see the McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 document.

Installing McAfee VirusScan

Before continuing with the installation process, close all running programs and ensure that your computer has a connection to the Internet.

  1. To start installation of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 on your computer, insert the "McAfee VirusScan v. 7.1" installation cd-rom that was distributed to your office.  Once inserted, the installation program should automatically start. If it does not start, double-click the Setup.exe file on the cd-rom. The Netopsystems FEAD Optimizer will automatically recompose and run the VirusScan installer, as shown in Figure 1.1.
    2. Figure 1.1
  2. The McAfee Product Information screen, shown in Figure 1.2, will appear. Click the Next button.
    3. Figure 1.2
    Figure 1.2
  3. At the License Agreement screen, under License Expiry Type, choose Perpetual, then select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click OK.
  4. If you have a prior version of a McAfee virus scan product currently installed, you will see a Previous Version Detected window similar to Figure 1.3. If you would like to retain your current anti-virus settings, select Preserve Settings and click Next.
    5. Figure 1.3
    Figure 1.3
  5. In the following Setup Type screen, make sure that Typical Installation is selected and click Next. The setup program is now ready to install the McAfee Antivirus program. Click Install to initiate installation.
  6. The program will now be installed on your computer. After installation of the McAfee VirusScan files is complete, a new window with post-installation options will appear. Ensure the boxes beside Update Now and Run On-Demand Scan are checked (as shown in Figure 1.4). Click Finish.
    7. Figure 1.4
    Figure 1.3
  7. Once the update is complete, the On-Demand virus scan will run. After the scan has finished installation of McAfee VirusScan is complete.

Updating Your Virus Definitions

By default, automatic virus definition updates are scheduled for 8:15 am daily in VirusScan Enterprise 7.1. To ensure that virus definitions are updated regularly, you should either leave the default update settings in place, or specify a schedule for the automatic update service to run.

A working connection to the Internet is required for the VirusScan update. If the Internet connection is not present at the time that VirusScan attempts to update, it will fail the update attempt and attempt to update again at the next scheduled time.

Users who do not have a persistent Internet connection should manually update the VirusScan program or a regular basis.

Updating Virus Definitions Manually

  1. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click on the Start button, then select Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan Console. The VirusScan Console window will appear. Open the task AutoUpdate, as shown in Figure 2.1, by double-clicking on the task.
    2. Figure 2.1
    Figure 2.1
  2. In the VirusScan AutoUpdate window, click on the Update Now button. The AutoUpdate window will look similar to Figure 2.2. McAfee will start the AutoUpdate task.
    3. Figure 2.2
    Figure 2.2
  3. The AutoUpdate status window will open as shown in Figure 2.3. When "Update Finished" appears at the bottom of the list, an auto-close sequence will commence. You can let the timer elapse, and the window will auto-close, or you can click Close to close the window immediately. The Virus update process is complete.
    4. Figure 2.3
    Figure 2.2

Scanning Your Computer for Viruses

The VirusScan Enterprise 7.1 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.

Scanning Your Computer Manually

  1. Run the VirusScan Console program. Click on the Start button, then select Programs > Network Associates > VirusScan Console. The VirusScan Console window will appear. Highlight the task Scan All Fixed Disks, as shown in Figure 3.1, by clicking on the task once.
    2. Figure 3.1
    Figure 2.1
  2. In the VirusScan console, click on the Start button in the menu bar. McAfee will start scanning your computer. The VirusScan window will look similar to Figure 3.2.
    3. Figure 3.2
    Figure 2.2

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.

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.” Close the VirusScan window and VirusScan Console.

Figure 3.3

Scanning Your Computer Automatically

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.

Figure 3.4

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.

Figure 3.5

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.

Features and Default Tasks of McAfee VirusScan Console

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 7.1 application.

VirusScan Console Features

As shown in Figure 4.1 below, there are ten different icons that perform various functions within the McAfee VirusScan Console.

Figure 4.1
New Task: Clicking on this button will allow you to create a new task, such as scanning a certain drive on your computer.
Properties: This button will list the properties of the currently highlighted task.
Configure: This button will show the current configuration settings for the highlighted task.
Copy/Paste/Delete: These buttons will allow you to copy, paste, and delete various tasks inside the Console.
Start/Stop: These buttons either start or stop the current task that is running.
Virus List: Clicking this button will bring up a list of the current viruses that McAfee scans for.
Help: This button brings up a help window with an index of all of McAfee's functions and terminology.

Default Tasks

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.

Figure 4.2
VShield: The VShield is a program that automatically loads when Windows starts up and runs constantly in the background scanning files, folders, email messages and attachments as they come through the internet for viruses.
AutoUpgrade: This function is meant for updating your version of McAfee VirusScan.
AutoUpdate: AutoUpdate connects to the McAfee web site and downloads the most recent virus definitions so that your computer will be up-to-date with the latest cures for new viruses.
Scan My Computer: This option will allow you to scan your entire computer for viruses.
Scan Drive 'C': This option will allow you to scan your C: drive, or your main hard disk for viruses.

If you experience problem, please contact Dwayne Hunter at 405.744.5536 or by email at tdh@okstate.edu.

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