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McAfee Security 1.1 (VirusScan for Mac 9.1)

 

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About McAfee Security 1.1

 

McAfee VirusScan for Mac 9.1 is now known as McAfee Security 1.1. It scans files, folders, local or network mounted volumes, and other items for malware or potentially unwanted code. It then notifies you in case of malware detections. Scanning takes place every time you create or access an item, but you can also schedule scans to run immediately, at a particular time, or at regular intervals.

 

System Requirements

  • Macintosh Computer
  • Intel processor
  • 1 GB of RAM or higher
  • Minimum 300 MB of free disk space (500 MB recommended)
  • Operating System (Recommend to install latest Mac OS update):
    • Mac OS X Lion 10.7,
    • Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6, or
    • Mac OS X Leopard 10.5

New Features

  • McAfee Security 1.1 has an enhanced graphical user interface and protects your Macintosh from malware.
  • McAfee Security 1.1 can be used as a standalone product.

 

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Downloading McAfee Security 1.1

 

Download the Mac OS X disk image file version of the McAfee Security 1.1 installer using Firefox, or another Web browser.

Note:

Do not use Safari to download the file, because it will respond with a permissions error during the attempt.

 

To download McAfee Security 1.1, perform the following steps:

  1. Start a Web browser (e.g., Firefox).
  2. Go to the Anti-Virus Information Web page at:
    http://www.sfsu.edu/~doit/helpdesk/av.htm#virusscan-mac
  3. Click on the button labeled, Download McAfee Security 1.1 under the Mac OS X Lion 10.7 / Snow Leopard 10.6 / Leopard 10.5 subsection.  TheSF State Global Login Web page will open.
  4. Enter your SF State ID number and Password in the appropriate fields. The Download Software Web page will open displaying Software Download for McAfee Security 1.1.
  5. Select Yes or No appropriately in the pull-down menu in response to the prompt, Will this software be installed on a state-owned computer?
  6. Click on the Download button. The dialog box, Opening mcafee-secure1.1.dmg will be displayed providing the options Open with and Save File.
  7. Click in the Save File radio button then click OK. The process to download the Mac OS X disk image file, mcafee-secure1.1.dmg to your computer will begin. Upon completion, the file, mcafee-secure1.1.dmg, McAfee Security Disk Image icon will be saved onto your computer. That file contains the McAfee Security 1.1 Macintosh installer package, McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-malware-1.1-RTW-1303.mpkg.

 

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Installing McAfee Security 1.1

NOTE:

If you have an earlier version of VirusScan for Mac (or Virex) installed on your computer, it will be overwritten while installing McAfee Security 1.1.

 

To install McAfee Security 1.1, perform the following steps:

  1. Log into an administrative account. If you downloaded McAfee Security, log into the same administratirve acccount used during the download. Verify you have a working Internet connection.
  2. If you ar running any applicatinos, save your data and close them.
  3. Double-click on the disk image file, mcafee-secure1.1.dmg, McAfee Security Disk Image icon to display the Macintosh installer package file, McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-maleware-1.1-RTW-1303.mpkg.
  4. Double-click on the file, McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-maleware-1.1-RTW-1303.mpkg to unpack the application.
  5. Click the Continue button to determine if the software can be installed on the machine.
  6. Click the Continue button to begin the installation process.
  7. Click Continue again after reviewing the System Requirements and Known Issues.
  8. Read the End User License Agreement then click Continue.End User Agreement
  9. Click Agree to accept the Software License Agreement.
  10. Click Install to continue.
  11. Type the password and click OK.
    12. Prompt for Administrator password
  12. Installation will begin automatically.
  13. The Installation was completed successfully will be the last screen. Click Close.

 

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Updating the Virus Definition (DAT) File

 

Every month, hundreds of new viruses appear, so you should ensure that your computer is always protected by keeping your anti-virus software up to date.  McAfee regularly updates a virus definition (DAT) file and makes it available on the McAfee Web site for users to download to combat new virus threats as they emerge.  Each DAT file brings new detection and cleaning capabilities to McAfee Security 1.1.

 

By default, McAfee Security 1.1 is set up to automatically check the McAfee Website for an updated DAT file every day. If one is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.

 

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Scanning Your Computer for Viruses

 

By default, the McAfee Security 1.1 On-access Scanning setting is enabled and scanning takes place every time you create or access an item, like a file or folder. When a virus is found, the primary action is Clean. If that action fails then the item is Quarantined.

 

On-demand Scanning is also available. You may manually scan items of your choice, including archives, and compressed files and Apple Mail messages.

To do an on-demand scan, perform the following steps:

 

  1. Locate the McAfee Security 1.1 application icon in the Applications folder.
  2. Double-click on the McAfee Security 1.1 icon. VirusScan for Mac 9 icon The McAfee Security 1.1 Dashboard window will open.VirusScan for Mac Dashboard
  3. Click Scan Now under ACTIVITY in the left-hand column. The Scan Now window will be displayed.
  4. You may select the item to be scanned by using the drop-down menu under the What to scan section. The default location is the current account's Home directory. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the item to be scanned in this section of the window.
  5. Click the Start Scan button to begin the scan.
    Scan Now Window
  6. When the scan is completed, a summary will be displayed with the number of threats detected and the number of items scanned.

 

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