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... Using McAfee SecurityCenter 13 Removing Internet Security Suite programs 15 2 McAfee VirusScan 17 New features 17 Testing VirusScan 19 Testing ActiveShield 19 Testing Scan 19 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 21 Using ActiveShield 21 Enabling or disabling ActiveShield 21 Configuring ActiveShield options 23 Understanding security alerts 32 Manually scanning your computer 35 Manually scanning for viruses and other threats 35 Automatically scanning for viruses and...
... Using McAfee SecurityCenter 13 Removing Internet Security Suite programs 15 2 McAfee VirusScan 17 New features 17 Testing VirusScan 19 Testing ActiveShield 19 Testing Scan 19 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 21 Using ActiveShield 21 Enabling or disabling ActiveShield 21 Configuring ActiveShield options 23 Understanding security alerts 32 Manually scanning your computer 35 Manually scanning for viruses and other threats 35 Automatically scanning for viruses and...
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... quickly evaluates your exposure to security and Internet-based threats, and then provides recommendations to the Internet, and secures your computer. You can also configure VirusScan to the latest version of Internet Explorer, visit 12 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Scans, detects, fixes, and removes Internet viruses. Protects your computer while it is detected. McAfee's Privacy Service ensures that you do...
... quickly evaluates your exposure to security and Internet-based threats, and then provides recommendations to the Internet, and secures your computer. You can also configure VirusScan to the latest version of Internet Explorer, visit 12 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Scans, detects, fixes, and removes Internet viruses. Protects your computer while it is detected. McAfee's Privacy Service ensures that you do...
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... Internet downloads. McAfee VirusScan 2 Welcome to -date virus protection. McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service offering comprehensive, reliable, and up-to McAfee VirusScan. Powered by award-winning McAfee scanning technology, VirusScan protects against the latest identified and unidentified computer threats. Search for virus...monitors and cleans at your computer for viruses and other threats. Scan files when they are accessed by worm-like activity and suspect scripts. With it, you about emergency virus outbreaks and security threats, and provide response options to...
... Internet downloads. McAfee VirusScan 2 Welcome to -date virus protection. McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus subscription service offering comprehensive, reliable, and up-to McAfee VirusScan. Powered by award-winning McAfee scanning technology, VirusScan protects against the latest identified and unidentified computer threats. Search for virus...monitors and cleans at your computer for viruses and other threats. Scan files when they are accessed by worm-like activity and suspect scripts. With it, you about emergency virus outbreaks and security threats, and provide response options to...
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... same file, but with a different file name, for details. 20 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software See Understanding threat detections on the lower right of the test virus inside a .ZIP compressed file. eicarcom2.zip is a copy of the dialog box. f Double-click VSO Scan Folder, then click Save again in the left pane of the...
... same file, but with a different file name, for details. 20 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software See Understanding threat detections on the lower right of the test virus inside a .ZIP compressed file. eicarcom2.zip is a copy of the dialog box. f Double-click VSO Scan Folder, then click Save again in the left pane of the...
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...virus, you want to use. This area is usually in the SecurityCenter dialog box. To access a VirusScan feature: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon . 2 Point to black . ActiveShield scans files when they are disabled, the McAfee icon changes to VirusScan, then click the feature you can perform these useful tasks: Get free security...the Windows desktop and contains the clock. See continuously updated virus alerts and the latest product information. While SecurityCenter is running and all your McAfee subscriptions from one -stop security shop, accessible from its features, click Help in the ...
...virus, you want to use. This area is usually in the SecurityCenter dialog box. To access a VirusScan feature: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon . 2 Point to black . ActiveShield scans files when they are disabled, the McAfee icon changes to VirusScan, then click the feature you can perform these useful tasks: Get free security...the Windows desktop and contains the clock. See continuously updated virus alerts and the latest product information. While SecurityCenter is running and all your McAfee subscriptions from one -stop security shop, accessible from its features, click Help in the ...
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...for worms VirusScan monitors your computer. Without WormStopper, you when a specified number of itself through e-mail. McAfee VirusScan Figure 2-1. E-mail tab Scanning for suspect patterns and alerts you might send copies of e-mails or recipients has been exceeded within a ...slowing performance or halting tasks. While VirusScan cleans viruses and other threats, WormStopperTM prevents viruses and worms from spreading further. To set ActiveShield to VirusScan, then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the E-mail tab. 26 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software
...for worms VirusScan monitors your computer. Without WormStopper, you when a specified number of itself through e-mail. McAfee VirusScan Figure 2-1. E-mail tab Scanning for suspect patterns and alerts you might send copies of e-mails or recipients has been exceeded within a ...slowing performance or halting tasks. While VirusScan cleans viruses and other threats, WormStopperTM prevents viruses and worms from spreading further. To set ActiveShield to VirusScan, then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the E-mail tab. 26 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software
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... you set ActiveShield to scan for new unknown viruses: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to the signatures of known viruses, while also looking for telltale signs of unidentified viruses in the files. To set ActiveShield to VirusScan, and then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Scanning tab (Figure 2-3). 3 Click Program files and documents only...
... you set ActiveShield to scan for new unknown viruses: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to the signatures of known viruses, while also looking for telltale signs of unidentified viruses in the files. To set ActiveShield to VirusScan, and then click Options. 2 Click Advanced, then click the Scanning tab (Figure 2-3). 3 Click Program files and documents only...
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...your Windows registry If you set ActiveShield to scan running scripts that results in the Advanced Options dialog box, ScriptStopper monitors script execution for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to be just as destructive....computer: A script execution that spread viruses further. The ScriptStopper protection mechanism detects, alerts, and blocks suspect activity. Trojans are not viruses because they do not replicate, but they can be a benign application. Exploits tab 30 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Advanced ActiveShield Options -
...your Windows registry If you set ActiveShield to scan running scripts that results in the Advanced Options dialog box, ScriptStopper monitors script execution for worm-like activity: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to be just as destructive....computer: A script execution that spread viruses further. The ScriptStopper protection mechanism detects, alerts, and blocks suspect activity. Trojans are not viruses because they do not replicate, but they can be a benign application. Exploits tab 30 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Advanced ActiveShield Options -
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... quarantine the file, click Delete the detected file to try to hide the scan prompt, it will periodically remind you choose to remove the file. 32 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Figure 2-6. Unless you until an appropriate action can be taken. Virus alert You can learn more or ignore the alert: Click Find out...
... quarantine the file, click Delete the detected file to try to hide the scan prompt, it will periodically remind you choose to remove the file. 32 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Figure 2-6. Unless you until an appropriate action can be taken. Virus alert You can learn more or ignore the alert: Click Find out...
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... you can quarantine or delete the file. When Scan finds a suspect file, it automatically tries to VirusScan, then click Scan. Manually scanning for viruses and other threats To scan your computer: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to clean the file, unless it is a Potentially Unwanted Program. The Scan dialog box opens (Figure 2-7). User Guide 35 If...
... you can quarantine or delete the file. When Scan finds a suspect file, it automatically tries to VirusScan, then click Scan. Manually scanning for viruses and other threats To scan your computer: 1 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to clean the file, unless it is a Potentially Unwanted Program. The Scan dialog box opens (Figure 2-7). User Guide 35 If...
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... leave the checkbox selected. Deselect this option selected. This option provides the most thorough scan, but is generally slower than a normal scan. 36 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Sometimes virus authors plant viruses in the files. This scanning method also looks for new unknown viruses - Use this option to allow checking of all files - Use this option to...
... leave the checkbox selected. Deselect this option selected. This option provides the most thorough scan, but is generally slower than a normal scan. 36 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Sometimes virus authors plant viruses in the files. This scanning method also looks for new unknown viruses - Use this option to allow checking of all files - Use this option to...
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...). Otherwise, see Understanding threat detections on page 39). 38 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software The VirusScan Options dialog box opens. 2 Click the Scheduled Scan tab (Figure 2-10 on page 40. Scanning via Windows Explorer VirusScan provides a shortcut menu to scan selected files, folders, or drives for viruses and other threats in Microsoft Outlook: 1 Open Microsoft Outlook...
...). Otherwise, see Understanding threat detections on page 39). 38 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software The VirusScan Options dialog box opens. 2 Click the Scheduled Scan tab (Figure 2-10 on page 40. Scanning via Windows Explorer VirusScan provides a shortcut menu to scan selected files, folders, or drives for viruses and other threats in Microsoft Outlook: 1 Open Microsoft Outlook...
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... the checkbox in the Scan Information list to view details from among the valid options. Select the time of the file to select it. i. You can then choose how to manage detected files, including whether to submit them to the McAfee AVERT labs for details.) 40 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software d. The ... save your computer in the quarantine directory until you can be taken. (See Managing quarantined files on all of the files. To manage a virus or potentially unwanted program: 1 If a file appears in the List of Detected Files, click the checkbox in front of day to...
... the checkbox in the Scan Information list to view details from among the valid options. Select the time of the file to select it. i. You can then choose how to manage detected files, including whether to submit them to the McAfee AVERT labs for details.) 40 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software d. The ... save your computer in the quarantine directory until you can be taken. (See Managing quarantined files on all of the files. To manage a virus or potentially unwanted program: 1 If a file appears in the List of Detected Files, click the checkbox in front of day to...
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If Scan cannot clean or delete the detected file, consult the Virus Information Library at http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp for instructions on page 43 for details. If a detected file prevents you can be restored to its original location. For more help, consult McAfee Customer Support at http... encrypts and temporarily isolates suspect files in many cases, can then be taken. Managing quarantined files 4 If Scan cannot clean or quarantine the file, you from using your Internet connection or from using your computer at all, try using a Rescue Disk to start a computer if a...
If Scan cannot clean or delete the detected file, consult the Virus Information Library at http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp for instructions on page 43 for details. If a detected file prevents you can be restored to its original location. For more help, consult McAfee Customer Support at http... encrypts and temporarily isolates suspect files in many cases, can then be taken. Managing quarantined files 4 If Scan cannot clean or quarantine the file, you from using your Internet connection or from using your computer at all, try using a Rescue Disk to start a computer if a...
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... for viruses if a virus keeps you that Rescue Disk needs to download the image file for the Rescue Disk. NOTE You must be lost. 4 Click Yes to continue creating the Rescue Disk. It is unnecessary for details.) 2 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to VirusScan, then click Create Rescue Disk....that both the computer and the floppy disk are virus-free. (See Manually scanning for viruses and other threats on page 35 for NTFS partitions. Figure 2-12. A warning message tells you that the contents of the floppy disk will be connected to the Internet to download the Rescue Disk image. To create...
... for viruses if a virus keeps you that Rescue Disk needs to download the image file for the Rescue Disk. NOTE You must be lost. 4 Click Yes to continue creating the Rescue Disk. It is unnecessary for details.) 2 Right-click the McAfee icon, point to VirusScan, then click Create Rescue Disk....that both the computer and the floppy disk are virus-free. (See Manually scanning for viruses and other threats on page 35 for NTFS partitions. Figure 2-12. A warning message tells you that the contents of the floppy disk will be connected to the Internet to download the Rescue Disk image. To create...
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... was last updated. The World Virus Map web page appears (Figure 2-14). World Virus Map By default, the World Virus Map shows the number of scanned files, detected files, and detected computers that have been reported since the date shown. 46 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software McAfee VirusScan Viewing the World Virus Map Whether or not you participate...
... was last updated. The World Virus Map web page appears (Figure 2-14). World Virus Map By default, the World Virus Map shows the number of scanned files, detected files, and detected computers that have been reported since the date shown. 46 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software McAfee VirusScan Viewing the World Virus Map Whether or not you participate...
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... application, previously allowed to access the Internet has requested Internet access as McAfee services) to keep them up-to applications that you scan your computer without messaging you can launch McAfee SecurityCenter. When an application has been modified from accessing the Internet. Application Wants to appear on your computer for viruses. If McAfee VirusScan is run. User Guide...
... application, previously allowed to access the Internet has requested Internet access as McAfee services) to keep them up-to applications that you scan your computer without messaging you can launch McAfee SecurityCenter. When an application has been modified from accessing the Internet. Application Wants to appear on your computer for viruses. If McAfee VirusScan is run. User Guide...
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... these options: Click Find Out More Information to scan your computer for details). Click Continue What I Was Doing if you do not want to allow an outbound connection (Tight security). 74 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Click Grant Outbound Access to take action... beyond what Personal Firewall has already done. Click Launch McAfee VirusScan to get details about the event through the Inbound Events log (see About the Inbound Events page on page 62 for viruses...
... these options: Click Find Out More Information to scan your computer for details). Click Continue What I Was Doing if you do not want to allow an outbound connection (Tight security). 74 McAfee® Internet Security Suite®software Click Grant Outbound Access to take action... beyond what Personal Firewall has already done. Click Launch McAfee VirusScan to get details about the event through the Inbound Events log (see About the Inbound Events page on page 62 for viruses...
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... enabling, 22 scan options, 23 scanning all file types, 28 scanning all files, 28 scanning e-mail and attachments, 24 scanning for new unknown viruses, 29 scanning for Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), 31 scanning for scripts, 30 scanning for worms, 26 scanning inbound instant message attachments, 28 scanning program files and...for detected e-mail, 33 for detected files, 32 for potential worms, 33 for PUPs, 34 for suspect scripts, 33 for viruses, 32 Internet Application Blocked, 73 New Application Allowed, 78 AntiPhishing filter, using, 131 AVERT, submitting suspect files to, 42 B Blocked E-...
... enabling, 22 scan options, 23 scanning all file types, 28 scanning all files, 28 scanning e-mail and attachments, 24 scanning for new unknown viruses, 29 scanning for Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), 31 scanning for scripts, 30 scanning for worms, 26 scanning inbound instant message attachments, 28 scanning program files and...for detected e-mail, 33 for detected files, 32 for potential worms, 33 for PUPs, 34 for suspect scripts, 33 for viruses, 32 Internet Application Blocked, 73 New Application Allowed, 78 AntiPhishing filter, using, 131 AVERT, submitting suspect files to, 42 B Blocked E-...
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... list of detected files (Scan), 37, 40 logging on to SpamKiller in a multi-user environment, 117 M McAfee Privacy Service, 85 disabling, 85 opening, 85 signing in, 85 updating, 84 to 85 McAfee Security Center, 84 McAfee SecurityCenter, 13, 21, ...Scan automatic scanning, 38 cleaning a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 40 deleting a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 41 manual scanning, 35 manual scanning via Microsoft Outlook toolbar, 38 manual scanning via Windows Explorer, 38 quarantining a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 40 Scan all files option, 36 Scan for new unknown viruses...
... list of detected files (Scan), 37, 40 logging on to SpamKiller in a multi-user environment, 117 M McAfee Privacy Service, 85 disabling, 85 opening, 85 signing in, 85 updating, 84 to 85 McAfee Security Center, 84 McAfee SecurityCenter, 13, 21, ...Scan automatic scanning, 38 cleaning a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 40 deleting a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 41 manual scanning, 35 manual scanning via Microsoft Outlook toolbar, 38 manual scanning via Windows Explorer, 38 quarantining a virus or Potentially Unwanted Program, 40 Scan all files option, 36 Scan for new unknown viruses...