McAfee office 3.1 User Manual
User’s Guide
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McAfee VirusScan
The Network Associates SecureCast service provides a convenient method
you can use to receive the latest virus definition (.DAT) file updates
automatically, as they become available, without your having to download
them.
you can use to receive the latest virus definition (.DAT) file updates
automatically, as they become available, without your having to download
them.
NOTE:
To update the McAfee VirusScan software installed on your
computer, click the update button in the McAfee Office main window.
Make sure that your PC is connected to the internet prior to performing
this task.
Make sure that your PC is connected to the internet prior to performing
this task.
Starting the VirusScan application
You can start the VirusScan application in its own window, or as part of a
scheduled scan task. The method you choose depends on what sort of scan
operation you want to run. When you first start it, the application window
opens so that you can make changes to its configuration. You must click
scheduled scan task. The method you choose depends on what sort of scan
operation you want to run. When you first start it, the application window
opens so that you can make changes to its configuration. You must click
Scan
Now
or
Run Now
in a separate step to start an actual scan operation.
Displaying the VirusScan application main window
Follow these steps:
1. Click
Start
in the Windows taskbar, point to
Programs
, then to McAfee
Office. Next, choose
McAfee VirusScan
.
The VirusScan main window appears.