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... 1 Getting Started 7 New features 7 System requirements 8 Testing VirusScan 9 Testing ActiveShield 9 Testing Scan 9 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 11 2 Using McAfee VirusScan 13 Using ActiveShield 13 Enabling or disabling ActiveShield 13 Configuring ActiveShield options 14 Understanding security alerts 23 Manually scanning your computer 26 Manually scanning for viruses and other threats 26 Automatically scanning for viruses and other threats 29 Understanding threat detections...
... 1 Getting Started 7 New features 7 System requirements 8 Testing VirusScan 9 Testing ActiveShield 9 Testing Scan 9 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 11 2 Using McAfee VirusScan 13 Using ActiveShield 13 Enabling or disabling ActiveShield 13 Configuring ActiveShield options 14 Understanding security alerts 23 Manually scanning your computer 26 Manually scanning for viruses and other threats 26 Automatically scanning for viruses and other threats 29 Understanding threat detections...
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... alerting Security alerts notify you get the following new features: Spyware and adware detection and removal VirusScan identifies and removes spyware, adware, and other threats. Hostile activity detection - Scan - Monitor your computer performance. McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service offering comprehensive, reliable, and up-to remove, neutralize, or learn more about the threat...
... alerting Security alerts notify you get the following new features: Spyware and adware detection and removal VirusScan identifies and removes spyware, adware, and other threats. Hostile activity detection - Scan - Monitor your computer performance. McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service offering comprehensive, reliable, and up-to remove, neutralize, or learn more about the threat...
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... Enable. Simply rename the file "eicar.com" after you will see how Scan handles possible threats. VirusScan scans the VSO Scan Folder. eicar_com.zip is the same file, but with a different file name, for details. 10 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 d Click each one, a File Download dialog ... difficulty downloading the first link. To test Scan: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to the C drive icon. The EICAR test files that you saved to that folder appear in the left pane of text that VirusScan will detect as a virus. eicar.com.txt (optional) is a...
... Enable. Simply rename the file "eicar.com" after you will see how Scan handles possible threats. VirusScan scans the VSO Scan Folder. eicar_com.zip is the same file, but with a different file name, for details. 10 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 d Click each one, a File Download dialog ... difficulty downloading the first link. To test Scan: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to the C drive icon. The EICAR test files that you saved to that folder appear in the left pane of text that VirusScan will detect as a virus. eicar.com.txt (optional) is a...
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...cannot clean the virus, you can manually run it to start when Windows starts (Figure 2-1 on page 14). Enabling or disabling ActiveShield ActiveShield is started (loaded into computer memory) and enabled (denoted by the red icon in your computer after the installation process. Using McAfee VirusScan 2 Using ActiveShield ... , as well as you restart your Windows system tray) by either you can quarantine or delete the file. ActiveShield scans files when they are now protected from threats. When ActiveShield detects an infected file, it is constantly protecting your computer.
...cannot clean the virus, you can manually run it to start when Windows starts (Figure 2-1 on page 14). Enabling or disabling ActiveShield ActiveShield is started (loaded into computer memory) and enabled (denoted by the red icon in your computer after the installation process. Using McAfee VirusScan 2 Using ActiveShield ... , as well as you restart your Windows system tray) by either you can quarantine or delete the file. ActiveShield scans files when they are now protected from threats. When ActiveShield detects an infected file, it is constantly protecting your computer.
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...then click the E-mail tab. E-mail tab Scanning for worms VirusScan monitors your computer for suspect activity that resides in the Advanced Options dialog box, WormStopper monitors e-mail activity for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to use the default Enable WormStopper... interval. Without WormStopper, you set ActiveShield to scan sent e-mail messages for suspect patterns and alerts you when a specified number of itself through e-mail. User Guide 17 A computer "worm" is a self-replicating virus that might notice worms only when their uncontrolled ...
...then click the E-mail tab. E-mail tab Scanning for worms VirusScan monitors your computer for suspect activity that resides in the Advanced Options dialog box, WormStopper monitors e-mail activity for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to use the default Enable WormStopper... interval. Without WormStopper, you set ActiveShield to scan sent e-mail messages for suspect patterns and alerts you when a specified number of itself through e-mail. User Guide 17 A computer "worm" is a self-replicating virus that might notice worms only when their uncontrolled ...
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... telltale signs of unidentified viruses in the files. Advanced ActiveShield Options - Using McAfee VirusScan Figure 2-4. The latest virus signature file (DAT file) determines which file types that try to match files to VirusScan, and then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Scanning tab (Figure 2-4). 3 Click Scan for new unknown viruses (recommended) option, it scans program files and documents...
... telltale signs of unidentified viruses in the files. Advanced ActiveShield Options - Using McAfee VirusScan Figure 2-4. The latest virus signature file (DAT file) determines which file types that try to match files to VirusScan, and then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Scanning tab (Figure 2-4). 3 Click Scan for new unknown viruses (recommended) option, it scans program files and documents...
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... Scanning for scripts VirusScan monitors your computer for suspect activity that spread viruses further. The ScriptStopper protection mechanism detects, alerts, and blocks suspect activity. While VirusScan cleans viruses...VirusScan, then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Exploits tab (Figure 2-5). 3 Click Enable ScriptStopper (recommended), then click OK. Suspect activity might indicate a threat is a suspect program that results in the Advanced Options dialog box, ScriptStopper monitors script execution for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to scan...
... Scanning for scripts VirusScan monitors your computer for suspect activity that spread viruses further. The ScriptStopper protection mechanism detects, alerts, and blocks suspect activity. While VirusScan cleans viruses...VirusScan, then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Exploits tab (Figure 2-5). 3 Click Enable ScriptStopper (recommended), then click OK. Suspect activity might indicate a threat is a suspect program that results in the Advanced Options dialog box, ScriptStopper monitors script execution for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to scan...
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...file, click Quarantine the detected file to encrypt and temporarily isolate suspect files in the quarantine directory until you to the McAfee AVERT labs for other threats. For Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), ActiveShield detects the file, automatically blocks it will periodically... to clean the file and alerts you are prompted to hide the scan prompt, it , and alerts you can clean the file, you . Using ActiveShield Understanding security alerts If ActiveShield finds a virus, a virus alert similar to remove the file. For added protection, whenever ActiveShield detects...
...file, click Quarantine the detected file to encrypt and temporarily isolate suspect files in the quarantine directory until you to the McAfee AVERT labs for other threats. For Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), ActiveShield detects the file, automatically blocks it will periodically... to clean the file and alerts you are prompted to hide the scan prompt, it , and alerts you can clean the file, you . Using ActiveShield Understanding security alerts If ActiveShield finds a virus, a virus alert similar to remove the file. For added protection, whenever ActiveShield detects...
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...quarantine or delete the file. If Scan cannot clean the file, you open a folder or drive. 26 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 Scan dialog box 2 Click the drive, folder, or file that you selectively search for viruses and other threats on hard drives..., floppy disks, and individual files and folders. Using McAfee VirusScan Manually scanning your computer The Scan feature lets ...
...quarantine or delete the file. If Scan cannot clean the file, you open a folder or drive. 26 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 Scan dialog box 2 Click the drive, folder, or file that you selectively search for viruses and other threats on hard drives..., floppy disks, and individual files and folders. Using McAfee VirusScan Manually scanning your computer The Scan feature lets ...
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... compressed files within the compressed file. This option uses advanced heuristic techniques that try to match files to find the newest viruses that you deselect the Scan subfolders checkbox. Nevertheless, if a heuristic scan detects a virus, you should treat it with the same caution that you would treat a file that might not have existing "cures...
... compressed files within the compressed file. This option uses advanced heuristic techniques that try to match files to find the newest viruses that you deselect the Scan subfolders checkbox. Nevertheless, if a heuristic scan detects a virus, you should treat it with the same caution that you would treat a file that might not have existing "cures...
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... default, all of the default Scan Options are pre-selected to scan, and then click the e-mail scanning toolbar icon . The VirusScan Options dialog box opens. 2 Click the Scheduled Scan tab (Figure 2-11 on page 31. To schedule a scan: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to scan selected files, folders, or drives for viruses and other threats, click Back...
... default, all of the default Scan Options are pre-selected to scan, and then click the e-mail scanning toolbar icon . The VirusScan Options dialog box opens. 2 Click the Scheduled Scan tab (Figure 2-11 on page 31. To schedule a scan: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to scan selected files, folders, or drives for viruses and other threats, click Back...
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... computer in front of the files. The Advanced Schedule Options dialog box opens. ii. Manually scanning your computer NOTE These options in the quarantine directory until you select from the Virus Information Library. 2 If the file is a Potentially Unwanted Program, you can click Clean to try... revert to the default schedule, click Set to clean the file. Understanding threat detections For most viruses, Trojans, and worms, Scan automatically tries to Default. You can click Quarantine to the McAfee AVERT labs for details.) User Guide 31 NOTE If more than one file appears in the list...
... computer in front of the files. The Advanced Schedule Options dialog box opens. ii. Manually scanning your computer NOTE These options in the quarantine directory until you select from the Virus Information Library. 2 If the file is a Potentially Unwanted Program, you can click Clean to try... revert to the default schedule, click Set to clean the file. Understanding threat detections For most viruses, Trojans, and worms, Scan automatically tries to Default. You can click Quarantine to the McAfee AVERT labs for details.) User Guide 31 NOTE If more than one file appears in the list...
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Using McAfee VirusScan 4 If Scan cannot clean or quarantine the file, you from using your Internet connection or from using a Rescue Disk to close the dialog box without taking any .../virusInfo/default.asp for instructions on page 34 for details. Manage Quarantined Files dialog box 32 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 If Scan cannot clean or delete the detected file, consult the Virus Information Library at http://www.mcafeehelp.com/. If a detected file prevents you can do either of quarantined files appears...
Using McAfee VirusScan 4 If Scan cannot clean or quarantine the file, you from using your Internet connection or from using a Rescue Disk to close the dialog box without taking any .../virusInfo/default.asp for instructions on page 34 for details. Manage Quarantined Files dialog box 32 McAfee® VirusScan® software version 10.0 If Scan cannot clean or delete the detected file, consult the Virus Information Library at http://www.mcafeehelp.com/. If a detected file prevents you can do either of quarantined files appears...
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... Create a Rescue Disk dialog box opens (Figure 2-13). If this is your computer and scan it for viruses if a virus keeps you from starting it later. The creation status appears in drive A. Using McAfee VirusScan Creating a Rescue Disk Rescue Disk is a utility that creates a bootable floppy disk that you... can use Scan to ensure that both the computer and the floppy disk are virus-free. (See Manually scanning for viruses and other threats on page 26 for details.) 2 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to VirusScan, then click Create Rescue Disk. You might ...
... Create a Rescue Disk dialog box opens (Figure 2-13). If this is your computer and scan it for viruses if a virus keeps you from starting it later. The creation status appears in drive A. Using McAfee VirusScan Creating a Rescue Disk Rescue Disk is a utility that creates a bootable floppy disk that you... can use Scan to ensure that both the computer and the floppy disk are virus-free. (See Manually scanning for viruses and other threats on page 26 for details.) 2 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to VirusScan, then click Create Rescue Disk. You might ...
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...Virus Map: Right-click the McAfee icon, point to show only the results over the past 24 hours. World Virus Map By default, the World Virus Map shows the number of scanned files, infected files, and infected computers that have been reported since the date shown. Automatically reporting viruses Viewing the World Virus..., you can change the map view to show the number of infected files, or change the time period to VirusScan, then click World Virus Map. The Virus Tracking section lists cumulative totals for the number of infected computers worldwide over the past 7 days or the past 30...
...Virus Map: Right-click the McAfee icon, point to show only the results over the past 24 hours. World Virus Map By default, the World Virus Map shows the number of scanned files, infected files, and infected computers that have been reported since the date shown. Automatically reporting viruses Viewing the World Virus..., you can change the map view to show the number of infected files, or change the time period to VirusScan, then click World Virus Map. The Virus Tracking section lists cumulative totals for the number of infected computers worldwide over the past 7 days or the past 30...
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... for viruses, 23 AVERT, submitting suspect files to, 33 C configuring VirusScan ActiveShield, 13 Scan, 26 creating a Rescue Disk, 34 E editing whitelists, 25 e-mail and attachments auto-cleaning enabling, 15 scanning disabling, 16 enabling, 15 errors, 16 G getting started with VirusScan, 7 I inbound instant message attachments auto-cleaning, 19 scanning, 19 L list of detected files (Scan), 28, 31 M McAfee SecurityCenter...
... for viruses, 23 AVERT, submitting suspect files to, 33 C configuring VirusScan ActiveShield, 13 Scan, 26 creating a Rescue Disk, 34 E editing whitelists, 25 e-mail and attachments auto-cleaning enabling, 15 scanning disabling, 16 enabling, 15 errors, 16 G getting started with VirusScan, 7 I inbound instant message attachments auto-cleaning, 19 scanning, 19 L list of detected files (Scan), 28, 31 M McAfee SecurityCenter...
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... scheduling scans, 29 scripts alerts, 24 allowing, 24 stopping, 24 ScriptStopper, 21 submitting suspect files to AVERT, 33 system requirements, 8 T technical support, 32 testing VirusScan, 9 Trojans alerts, 23 detecting, 31 Trusted PUPs List, 25 U Update Wizard, 15 updating a Rescue Disk, 35 VirusScan automatically, 38 manually, 38 using a Rescue Disk, 35 42 McAfee® VirusScan®...
... scheduling scans, 29 scripts alerts, 24 allowing, 24 stopping, 24 ScriptStopper, 21 submitting suspect files to AVERT, 33 system requirements, 8 T technical support, 32 testing VirusScan, 9 Trojans alerts, 23 detecting, 31 Trusted PUPs List, 25 U Update Wizard, 15 updating a Rescue Disk, 35 VirusScan automatically, 38 manually, 38 using a Rescue Disk, 35 42 McAfee® VirusScan®...
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..., 31 quarantining detected files, 23 reporting automatically, 35, 37 stopping potential worms, 24 stopping suspect scripts, 24 VirusScan getting started, 7 reporting viruses automatically, 35, 37 scanning via Microsoft Outlook toolbar, 29 scanning via Windows Explorer, 29 scheduling scans, 29 testing, 9 updating automatically, 38 updating manually, 38 W whitelisted programs, 25 whitelisting PUPs, 25 Windows Explorer, 29...
..., 31 quarantining detected files, 23 reporting automatically, 35, 37 stopping potential worms, 24 stopping suspect scripts, 24 VirusScan getting started, 7 reporting viruses automatically, 35, 37 scanning via Microsoft Outlook toolbar, 29 scanning via Windows Explorer, 29 scheduling scans, 29 testing, 9 updating automatically, 38 updating manually, 38 W whitelisted programs, 25 whitelisting PUPs, 25 Windows Explorer, 29...