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... Working with alerts 21 Viewing events...27 McAfee VirusScan ...29 VirusScan features 30 Starting real-time virus protection 31 Starting additional protection 33 Setting up virus protection 37 Scanning your computer 53 Working with scan results 57 McAfee Personal Firewall 61 Personal Firewall features 62 Starting...83 Managing system services 91 Managing computer connections 97 Logging, monitoring, and analysis 105 Learning about Internet security 115 McAfee QuickClean ...117 QuickClean features 118 Cleaning your computer 119 Defragmenting your computer 122 Scheduling a task 123...
... Working with alerts 21 Viewing events...27 McAfee VirusScan ...29 VirusScan features 30 Starting real-time virus protection 31 Starting additional protection 33 Setting up virus protection 37 Scanning your computer 53 Working with scan results 57 McAfee Personal Firewall 61 Personal Firewall features 62 Starting...83 Managing system services 91 Managing computer connections 97 Logging, monitoring, and analysis 105 Learning about Internet security 115 McAfee QuickClean ...117 QuickClean features 118 Cleaning your computer 119 Defragmenting your computer 122 Scheduling a task 123...
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... easily add and manage security for multiple PCs in your protection is never out-of-date. This service also provides security against multi-pronged attacks by combining anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall technologies. McAfee's security service continuously delivers the latest software so your home. 3 CHAPTER 1 Introduction McAfee VirusScan Plus offers proactive PC security to protect, without disturbing...
... easily add and manage security for multiple PCs in your protection is never out-of-date. This service also provides security against multi-pronged attacks by combining anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall technologies. McAfee's security service continuously delivers the latest software so your home. 3 CHAPTER 1 Introduction McAfee VirusScan Plus offers proactive PC security to protect, without disturbing...
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...event log. It provides the navigational tools and controls you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. Then, update SecurityCenter to ensure that you can also review SecurityCenter events, such as it alerts...You can either fix or ignore the problem (depending on potential security vulnerabilities. If SecurityCenter detects a protection problem, it detects them. 5 CHAPTER 2 McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter allows you to monitor your computer's security status, know instantly whether your computer's virus, spyware, e-mail...
...event log. It provides the navigational tools and controls you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. Then, update SecurityCenter to ensure that you can also review SecurityCenter events, such as it alerts...You can either fix or ignore the problem (depending on potential security vulnerabilities. If SecurityCenter detects a protection problem, it detects them. 5 CHAPTER 2 McAfee SecurityCenter McAfee SecurityCenter allows you to monitor your computer's security status, know instantly whether your computer's virus, spyware, e-mail...
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Real-time alerting Security alerts notify you always have up-to remove, neutralize, or learn more about the threat. 6 McAfee VirusScan Plus SecurityCenter features SecurityCenter provides the following features: Simplified protection status Easily review your computer's protection status, check for updates, and fix potential protection problems. Automated ...
Real-time alerting Security alerts notify you always have up-to remove, neutralize, or learn more about the threat. 6 McAfee VirusScan Plus SecurityCenter features SecurityCenter provides the following features: Simplified protection status Easily review your computer's protection status, check for updates, and fix potential protection problems. Automated ...
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...are not protected. Your computer's protection status can be red, yellow, or green. SecurityCenter reports at least one critical security problem. Yellow Your computer is fully protected. For information about how to fix protection problems, see Fixing or ignoring ... must fix or ignore the non-critical security problems associated with each protection category (the problem category's status is set to fix or ignore protection problems, see Fixing protection problems (page 18). 8 McAfee VirusScan Plus Understanding protection status Your computer's protection status...
...are not protected. Your computer's protection status can be red, yellow, or green. SecurityCenter reports at least one critical security problem. Yellow Your computer is fully protected. For information about how to fix protection problems, see Fixing or ignoring ... must fix or ignore the non-critical security problems associated with each protection category (the problem category's status is set to fix or ignore protection problems, see Fixing protection problems (page 18). 8 McAfee VirusScan Plus Understanding protection status Your computer's protection status...
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You click a category name to browse and configure the security services protecting your computer's protection status is red or yellow, one or more information about protection status, see Understanding protection status (page 8). For more categories ... following protection services: E-mail Protection Spam Protection Parental Controls The Parental Controls category lets you to configure its protection services and view any security problems detected for those services.
You click a category name to browse and configure the security services protecting your computer's protection status is red or yellow, one or more information about protection status, see Understanding protection status (page 8). For more categories ... following protection services: E-mail Protection Spam Protection Parental Controls The Parental Controls category lets you to configure its protection services and view any security problems detected for those services.
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... alert, you when updates are ready to be prompted to verify your computer will not have the latest security protection. otherwise, your subscription before downloading the updates. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. How? 14 McAfee VirusScan Plus Configure automatic updates By default, SecurityCenter automatically checks for and installs updates every four hours when your...
... alert, you when updates are ready to be prompted to verify your computer will not have the latest security protection. otherwise, your subscription before downloading the updates. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. How? 14 McAfee VirusScan Plus Configure automatic updates By default, SecurityCenter automatically checks for and installs updates every four hours when your...
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... 27). 1 Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2 On the SecurityCenter Home pane, in the last 30 more information, see the VirusScan days. For more than one or more protection problems persist after you try to fix them automatically, you to take when fixing protection... manually. A program is not registered, and Register the program on the McAfee Web site. Reinstall the program from the McAfee Web site or CD. Web site. 18 McAfee VirusScan Plus Fixing protection problems Most security problems can fix most protection problems automatically. For example, if Firewall Protection is...
... 27). 1 Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2 On the SecurityCenter Home pane, in the last 30 more information, see the VirusScan days. For more than one or more protection problems persist after you try to fix them automatically, you to take when fixing protection... manually. A program is not registered, and Register the program on the McAfee Web site. Reinstall the program from the McAfee Web site or CD. Web site. 18 McAfee VirusScan Plus Fixing protection problems Most security problems can fix most protection problems automatically. For example, if Firewall Protection is...
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... alerts, select the Do not show this alert again check box in full-screen mode on your computer is granted access to your computer's security. By default, SecurityCenter shows all informational alerts when you play a game in the alert itself. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information...if you have set up Firewall Protection, an informational alert appears by clearing the appropriate check box on your computer. 22 McAfee VirusScan Plus Showing and hiding informational alerts Informational alerts notify you when events occur that do not pose threats to the Internet.
... alerts, select the Do not show this alert again check box in full-screen mode on your computer is granted access to your computer's security. By default, SecurityCenter shows all informational alerts when you play a game in the alert itself. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information...if you have set up Firewall Protection, an informational alert appears by clearing the appropriate check box on your computer. 22 McAfee VirusScan Plus Showing and hiding informational alerts Informational alerts notify you when events occur that do not pose threats to the Internet.
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... Options pane. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. however, you can show the splash screen again at startup By default, the McAfee splash screen appears briefly when Windows starts, notifying you that notify you can also hide alerts that SecurityCenter is configured by selecting the ...alert has occurred, you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. On the right pane, under Splash Screen, clear the Show the McAfee splash screen when Windows starts check box. 24 McAfee VirusScan Plus Configuring alert options The appearance and frequency of alerts is...
... Options pane. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. however, you can show the splash screen again at startup By default, the McAfee splash screen appears briefly when Windows starts, notifying you that notify you can also hide alerts that SecurityCenter is configured by selecting the ...alert has occurred, you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. On the right pane, under Splash Screen, clear the Show the McAfee splash screen when Windows starts check box. 24 McAfee VirusScan Plus Configuring alert options The appearance and frequency of alerts is...
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Under Alerts, click Advanced. 2 On the Alert Options pane, clear the Alert me when a virus or security threat occurs check box. Tip: You can hide alerts that notify you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. 1 Open the Alert Options pane. Chapter 6 Introduction 25 Hide virus outbreak alerts You can show virus outbreak alerts at any time by selecting the Alert me when a virus or security threat occurs check box. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information, click Configure. 3. How? 1.
Under Alerts, click Advanced. 2 On the Alert Options pane, clear the Alert me when a virus or security threat occurs check box. Tip: You can hide alerts that notify you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. 1 Open the Alert Options pane. Chapter 6 Introduction 25 Hide virus outbreak alerts You can show virus outbreak alerts at any time by selecting the Alert me when a virus or security threat occurs check box. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information, click Configure. 3. How? 1.
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... beyond the files and folders on schedule, periodically checking your protection problems, you want to customize this chapter VirusScan features 30 Starting real-time virus protection 31 Starting additional protection 33 Setting up virus protection 37 Scanning your ... protection is immediate and constant (no tedious administration required). Comprehensive scans run McAfee Virtual Technician. Although rare, further action may infiltrate your desktop, targeting threats from the latest security threats, including viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, spyware, adware, and other ...
... beyond the files and folders on schedule, periodically checking your protection problems, you want to customize this chapter VirusScan features 30 Starting real-time virus protection 31 Starting additional protection 33 Setting up virus protection 37 Scanning your ... protection is immediate and constant (no tedious administration required). Comprehensive scans run McAfee Virtual Technician. Although rare, further action may infiltrate your desktop, targeting threats from the latest security threats, including viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, spyware, adware, and other ...
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...experience slow scan speeds, then you can be detected and neutralized without your interaction. Automatic repairs If VirusScan detects a security threat while running a real-time or manual scan, it tries to handle the threat automatically according ...security threats, including viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, spyware, adware, and other tasks. VirusScan offers you the flexibility to neutralize a threat on your computer remains protected. Although rare, VirusScan may not be given to virus protection than to the threat type. 30 McAfee VirusScan Plus VirusScan features VirusScan...
...experience slow scan speeds, then you can be detected and neutralized without your interaction. Automatic repairs If VirusScan detects a security threat while running a real-time or manual scan, it tries to handle the threat automatically according ...security threats, including viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, spyware, adware, and other tasks. VirusScan offers you the flexibility to neutralize a threat on your computer remains protected. Although rare, VirusScan may not be given to virus protection than to the threat type. 30 McAfee VirusScan Plus VirusScan features VirusScan...
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...protection after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, when your computer (page 53). Chapter 8 Introduction 31 Starting real-time virus protection VirusScan provides two types of virus protection: real-time and manual. Real-time virus protection constantly monitors your computer stays protected against viruses, Trojans,... is disabled, your computer is not protected and your SecurityCenter protection status is turned on and protecting your computer against the latest security threats, leave real-time virus protection on and set up a schedule for virus activity, scanning files each time you must turn...
...protection after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, when your computer (page 53). Chapter 8 Introduction 31 Starting real-time virus protection VirusScan provides two types of virus protection: real-time and manual. Real-time virus protection constantly monitors your computer stays protected against viruses, Trojans,... is disabled, your computer is not protected and your SecurityCenter protection status is turned on and protecting your computer against the latest security threats, leave real-time virus protection on and set up a schedule for virus activity, scanning files each time you must turn...
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..., adware, and other potentially unwanted programs. Spyware is software that you send. Instant messaging protection Instant messaging protection detects potential security threats from running on your computer to real-time virus protection, VirusScan provides advanced protection against scripts, spyware, and potentially harmful e-mail and instant message attachments. Script scanning protection Script scanning...
..., adware, and other potentially unwanted programs. Spyware is software that you send. Instant messaging protection Instant messaging protection detects potential security threats from running on your computer to real-time virus protection, VirusScan provides advanced protection against scripts, spyware, and potentially harmful e-mail and instant message attachments. Script scanning protection Script scanning...
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... to harmful instant message attachments. Note: Although you can turn off instant messaging protection at any time, doing so leaves your computer vulnerable to detect security threats that can turn off e-mail protection at any time, doing so leaves your computer vulnerable to e-mail threats. How? 1. On the left pane, click...
... to harmful instant message attachments. Note: Although you can turn off instant messaging protection at any time, doing so leaves your computer vulnerable to detect security threats that can turn off e-mail protection at any time, doing so leaves your computer vulnerable to e-mail threats. How? 1. On the left pane, click...
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...pane. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Computer & Files. 3. On the Computer & Files Configuration pane, ensure that are mapped to security attacks. When this ... To... A buffer is where most viruses are mapped to have buffer overflow protection. Detect unknown viruses and Select ...are scanned (all files, or just program files and documents, since that are detected). 38 McAfee VirusScan Plus Setting real-time scan options When you start real-time virus protection, VirusScan uses a default set real-time scan options to suit your computer or just local drives....
...pane. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Computer & Files. 3. On the Computer & Files Configuration pane, ensure that are mapped to security attacks. When this ... To... A buffer is where most viruses are mapped to have buffer overflow protection. Detect unknown viruses and Select ...are scanned (all files, or just program files and documents, since that are detected). 38 McAfee VirusScan Plus Setting real-time scan options When you start real-time virus protection, VirusScan uses a default set real-time scan options to suit your computer or just local drives....
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...your computer's registry and other critical files that are three types of the programs that can be configured to extend its security, and damage valuable system files. However, monitoring for harm. SystemGuards technology can automatically launch when Windows starts. These ...also helps stop suspect programs that can harm your computer, compromise its protection to any environment you and your family. 44 McAfee VirusScan Plus Using SystemGuards options SystemGuards monitor, log, report, and manage potentially unauthorized changes made to the Windows registry or critical system...
...your computer's registry and other critical files that are three types of the programs that can be configured to extend its security, and damage valuable system files. However, monitoring for harm. SystemGuards technology can automatically launch when Windows starts. These ...also helps stop suspect programs that can harm your computer, compromise its protection to any environment you and your family. 44 McAfee VirusScan Plus Using SystemGuards options SystemGuards monitor, log, report, and manage potentially unauthorized changes made to the Windows registry or critical system...
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How? 1. On the left pane, click Advanced Menu. 2. Note: You can harm your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 1 Open the Computer & Files Configuration pane. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Computer & Files. 3. In...alert you to important registry items and files like Internet Explorer add-ons, Internet Explorer URLs, and Internet Explorer security zones. Unauthorized registry and file changes can harm your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 1 Open the SystemGuards pane. 1. On the Configure pane, click Computer ...
How? 1. On the left pane, click Advanced Menu. 2. Note: You can harm your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 1 Open the Computer & Files Configuration pane. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Computer & Files. 3. In...alert you to important registry items and files like Internet Explorer add-ons, Internet Explorer URLs, and Internet Explorer security zones. Unauthorized registry and file changes can harm your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 1 Open the SystemGuards pane. 1. On the Configure pane, click Computer ...
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Startup Items Spyware, adware, and other critical files that can install Windows shell execute hooks to prevent security programs from the Internet) in addition to spyware and potentially unwanted programs that can automatically launch when Windows starts. SystemGuard ... make registry changes to the shell service object delay load, allowing harmful files to run when you start your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 46 McAfee VirusScan Plus Browser SystemGuards 3 Under I want to, do one of the following: To detect, log, and report...
Startup Items Spyware, adware, and other critical files that can install Windows shell execute hooks to prevent security programs from the Internet) in addition to spyware and potentially unwanted programs that can automatically launch when Windows starts. SystemGuard ... make registry changes to the shell service object delay load, allowing harmful files to run when you start your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 46 McAfee VirusScan Plus Browser SystemGuards 3 Under I want to, do one of the following: To detect, log, and report...