McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA User Guide
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Fixing or ignoring protection problems 16 Working with alerts 21 Viewing events...27 McAfee VirusScan ...29 VirusScan features 30 Scanning your computer 31 Working with scan results 35 Scan types ...38 Using additional protection 41 Setting up virus protection 45 McAfee Personal Firewall 61 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 4
Understanding Network Manager icons 203 Setting up a managed network 205 Managing the network remotely 211 Monitoring your networks 217 McAfee EasyNetwork...221 EasyNetwork features 222 Setting up EasyNetwork 223 Sharing and sending files 229 Sharing printers...235 Reference...238 Glossary - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 5
3 CHAPTER 1 McAfee Total Protection More than just security for your computer, Total Protection is a complete defense system for you and your family as you work or play online. You can use Total Protection to protect your computer against viruses, hackers, and spyware; monitor Internet traffic for - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 6
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You can also review SecurityCenter events, such as virus scanning configuration changes, in an event log. Note: SecurityCenter reports critical and non-critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 8
updates for your programs. When a new version of a McAfee program is available, it is automatically delivered to your computer as long as your subscription is valid, ensuring that you always have up-to-date protection. Security alerts notify you of emergency virus outbreaks and security threats. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 9
used in this image, see Understanding protection status (page 8) and Understanding protection categories (page 9). Then, you can review your McAfee account information and verifying the validity of your subscription. In this chapter Understanding protection status 8 Understanding protection - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 10
protection status area on the SecurityCenter Home pane is green and states that you are protected. SecurityCenter does not report any critical or non-critical security problems. Each protection category lists the services that are protecting your computer. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 11
security services protecting your computer. Click a category name to configure its protection services and view any security problems detected for those services lets you configure the following protection services: E-mail Virus Protection IM Virus Protection E-mail Spyware Protection - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 12
security components that you configure to protect your computer and files. Protection services directly correspond to McAfee programs. For example, when you install VirusScan, the following protection services become available: Virus Protection, Spyware Protection, SystemGuards, and Script Scanning - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 13
days, your products will no longer receive critical updates or perform scans. We'll also notify you periodically (with onscreen messages) before you can check your Account page. Access your McAfee account You can easily access your McAfee account information (your Account page) from SecurityCenter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 14
12 McAfee Total Protection Renew your subscription Shortly before your subscription is about to expire, you'll see a link in SecurityCenter prompting you to renew. We'll - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 15
McAfee programs are current by checking for and installing online updates every four hours. Depending on the programs you have installed and activated, online updates may include the latest virus products will not receive critical updates or perform scans. In this chapter Check for updates 13 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 16
McAfee buttons: Install the updates automatically and notify me when my services are updated (recommended) Download the updates automatically and notify me computer will not have the latest security protection. For information about checking for updates manually, see Check for updates (page - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 17
Chapter 4 McAfee Total Protection 15 1. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information, click Configure automatic updates by clicking the On button or by clearing Disable automatic updating and let me manually check for updates on the Update Options pane. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 18
status, you must fix all critical problems and either fix or ignore all non-critical problems. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. For more information about McAfee Virtual Technician, see the McAfee Virtual Technician help. In this chapter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 19
4 McAfee Total Protection 17 Fixing protection problems Most security problems can be fixed automatically; however, some problems may might take when fixing protection problems manually: Problem Action A full scan of your computer has Scan your computer manually. For not been performed in - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 20
18 McAfee Total Protection Fix protection problems manually If one or more protection problems persist after you try to fix them automatically, you can fix the problems manually. 1 Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2 On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click the protection category in which - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 21
Chapter 4 McAfee Total Protection 19 Ignoring protection problems If SecurityCenter detects a non-critical problem, you can either fix or ignore it. Other non-critical problems (for example, if Anti-Spam or Parental Controls are not installed) are automatically ignored. Ignored problems are not - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 22
20 McAfee Total Protection 4 Click OK. Tip: You can also ignore a problem by clicking the Ignore link beside the reported problem in the protection category information area. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 23
well as recommendations and options for resolving problems that may be associated with the event. Some alerts also contain links to additional information about the event. These links let you launch McAfee's global Web site or send information to McAfee for troubleshooting. There are three types of - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 24
22 McAfee Total Protection Showing and hiding informational alerts Informational alerts notify you when events occur that do not pose threats to your computer's security. For example, if you have set up Firewall Protection, an informational alert appears by default whenever a program on your - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 25
Chapter 5 McAfee Total Protection 23 Show or hide informational alerts when gaming You can hide informational alerts when you are playing a game in full-screen mode on - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 26
starts. You can also hide alerts that notify you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. Play a sound with alerts check box. Hide the splash screen at startup By default, the McAfee splash screen appears briefly when Windows starts, notifying you that SecurityCenter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 27
Chapter 5 McAfee Total Protection 25 Hide virus outbreak alerts You can hide alerts that notify you about virus outbreaks and other security threats in the online community. 1 Open the Alert Options pane. How? 1. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the right pane, under SecurityCenter Information, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 28
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virus is detected and removed; and Firewall Protection records an event each time an Internet connection attempt is blocked. For more information about protection categories, see Understanding protection categories (page 9). You can view events when troubleshooting configuration issues and reviewing - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 30
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29 CHAPTER 7 McAfee VirusScan VirusScan's advanced detection and protection services defend you and your computer from the latest security threats, including viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs. Protection extends beyond the files and folders - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 32
McAfee Total Protection VirusScan features Comprehensive virus protection Defend yourself and your computer from the latest security threats, including viruses to virus protection than to other tasks. Automatic repairs If VirusScan detects a security threat while running a scan, it manual scans. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 33
your computer stays protected against the latest security threats, leave real-time virus protection on and set up a schedule for regular, more comprehensive manual scans. For more information about setting scan options, see Setting up virus protection (page 45). VirusScan provides a more detailed - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 34
pane, under Let Me Choose, click Start. 3. Customize a scan by clearing or selecting: All threats in All Files Unknown Viruses Archive Files Spyware and Potential Threats Tracking Cookies Stealth Programs 4. Click Start. Start a Manual Scan to 1. Open Windows Explorer. check for threats in - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 35
8 McAfee Total Protection 33 To... Do this... Start a Scheduled Scan that periodically scans your computer for threats 1. Open the Scheduled Scan pane. that virus protection is enabled, and click Advanced. 5. Click Scheduled Scan in the Virus Protection pane. 2. Select Enable scheduled scanning. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 36
in the notification area on your taskbar. status, and type 2. Click Details on either the Full Scan, Quick Scan, Custom Scan, or Manual Scan pane. View details about your most recent scan Double-click the Scan completed icon in the notification area on your taskbar and view the details of your - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 37
35 CHAPTER 9 Working with scan results If VirusScan detects a security threat while running a scan, it tries to handle the threat automatically according to the threat type. For example, If VirusScan detects a virus, Trojan, or tracking cookie on your computer, it tries to clean the infected file. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 38
36 McAfee Total Protection 1. Double-click the Scan completed icon in the notification area at the far right of your taskbar. 2. On the Scan pane, click Details. 2 In the scan results list, click Viruses and Trojans. Note: To work with the files that VirusScan has quarantined, see Work with - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 39
Chapter 9 McAfee Total Protection 37 To remove the infected file from your computer, click Remove. 4 Click Yes to confirm your selected option. Tip: You can restore or - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 40
computer stays protected against the latest security threats, leave real-time virus protection on and set up a schedule for regular, more comprehensive, manual scans. You can set default options for real-time scanning, which include scanning for unknown viruses, and checking for threats in tracking - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 41
Chapter 9 McAfee Total Protection 39 Manual Scan allows you to quickly check for threats in files, folders, and drives on the fly from Windows Explorer. Schedule scan Scheduled scans thoroughly check your computer for viruses and other threats any day and time of the week. Scheduled scans always - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 42
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virus protection, VirusScan provides advanced protection against scripts, spyware, and potentially harmful e-mail and instant message attachments. By default, script scanning messaging protection Instant messaging protection detects potential security threats from instant message attachments that you - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 44
42 McAfee Total Protection Start script scanning protection Turn on script scanning protection to detect potentially harmful scripts and prevent them from running on your computer. Script scanning protection alerts you when a script tries to create, copy, or delete files on your computer, or make - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 45
Chapter 10 McAfee Total Protection 43 1. On the left pane, click Advanced Menu. 2. Click Configure. to e-mail threats. Start instant messaging protection Turn on instant messaging protection to detect security threats that can be included in inbound instant message attachments. 1 Open the E-mail - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 46
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up virus protection You can set different options for scheduled, custom, and real-time scanning. For example, because real-time protection continuously monitors your computer, you might select a certain set of basic scanning options, reserving a more comprehensive set of scanning options for manual - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 48
computer becomes more vulnerable to security attacks. Set real-time scan options You set real-time scan options to customize what VirusScan looks for during a real-time scan, as well as the locations and file types it scans. Options include scanning for unknown viruses and tracking cookies as well - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 49
Although rare, there may be times when you want to temporarily stop real-time scanning (for example, to change some scanning options or troubleshoot a performance issue). When real-time virus protection is disabled, your computer is not protected and your SecurityCenter protection status is - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 50
48 McAfee Total Protection Setting custom scan options Custom virus protection lets you scan files on demand. When you start a custom scan, VirusScan checks your computer for viruses and other potentially harmful items using a more comprehensive set of scanning options. To change custom scanning - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 51
click Advanced. 5. Click Custom Scan in the Virus Protection pane. 2 Specify your custom scanning options, and then click OK. To... Do this... Detect unknown viruses Select Scan for unknown and new variants of known viruses. viruses Detect and remove viruses Select Scan archive files. in .zip - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 52
50 McAfee Total Protection To... Scan critical system files Do this... Clear the (My) Computer check box, and then select the Critical System Files check box. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 53
Chapter 11 McAfee Total Protection 51 Scheduling a scan Schedule scans to thoroughly check your computer for viruses and other threats any day and time of the week. Scheduled scans always check your entire computer using the default scan options. By default, VirusScan performs a scheduled scan once - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 54
McAfee Total Protection Using SystemGuards options SystemGuards monitor, log, report, and manage potentially unauthorized changes made to the Windows registry or critical system files on your computer. Unauthorized registry and file changes can harm your computer, compromise its security service - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 55
Chapter 11 McAfee Total Protection 53 Like Program and Windows SystemGuards, Browser SystemGuards , and Internet Explorer. Unauthorized registry and file changes can harm your computer, compromise its security, and damage valuable system files. 1 Open the SystemGuards pane. 1. Under Common Tasks, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 56
54 McAfee Total Protection Browser SystemGuards 3 Under I want to, do one of the following: unwanted programs that can install Windows shell execute hooks to prevent security programs from running properly. Shell Service Object Delay Load Spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 57
Chapter 11 McAfee Total Protection 55 Windows SystemGuards technology helps prevent your computer Spyware, adware, and other potentially Layered Service unwanted programs that can install registry Providers changes to Winsock Layered Service Providers (LSPs) to intercept and change information - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 58
56 McAfee Total Protection SystemGuard Detects... Windows Messenger Service Spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs that can make registry changes to the Windows messenger service, allowing unsolicited ads and remotely run programs on your computer. Windows Win.ini File - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 59
Chapter 11 McAfee Total Protection 57 SystemGuard Detects... Internet Explorer Restrictions Spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs that can make registry changes to Internet Explorer restrictions, affecting browser settings and options. Internet Explorer Security Zones Spyware - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 60
58 McAfee Total Protection Using trusted lists If VirusScan detects a file or registry change ( 4. On the Computer & Files Configuration pane, ensure that virus protection is enabled, and click Advanced. 5. Click Trusted Lists in the Virus Protection pane. 2 Select one of the following trusted list - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 61
Chapter 11 McAfee Total Protection 59 4 that you have chosen to allow from an alert of from the Scan results pane. There are five types of trusted list types that service object delay load activity. These types of unauthorized registry and file changes can harm your computer, compromise its security - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 62
chosen to allow from an alert or from the Scan Results pane. Browser SystemGuards detect unauthorized registry changes and other unwanted behavior associated with Browser helper objects, Internet Explorer add-ons, Internet Explorer URLs, Internet Explorer security zones, and so on. These types of - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 63
and non-critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. In Managing computer connections 89 Managing system services 97 Logging, monitoring, and analysis 103 Learning about Internet security 113 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 64
McAfee ® starts. System service port control Manage open and closed system service ports required by current security information about programs on your computer, as well as global security events of attacks or characteristics of hacking attempts. Review both inbound and outbound Internet traffic and - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 65
access for known and unknown programs. Smart Recommendations and Automatic security level (with the option selected to allow programs outgoing-only as well as manage inbound and outbound Internet connections. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, and then click Configure. 2 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 66
from intrusion and unwanted network traffic. When Firewall is disabled, you cannot manage inbound or outbound Internet connections. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, and then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 67
65 CHAPTER 14 Working with alerts Firewall employs an array of alerts to help you manage your security. These alerts can be grouped into three basic types: Red alert Yellow alert Green alert Alerts can also contain information to help you decide how - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 68
detects, then blocks, a Trojan on your computer, and recommends that you scan for additional threats. A Trojan appears to be a legitimate program, but can manage your computer's security, which includes the following: Learn more about this program: Launch McAfee's global security Web site to - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 69
You can prevent Firewall informational alerts from being displayed when it detects intrusion attempts or suspicious activity. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click Configure. 3 On the SecurityCenter Configuration pane, under Alerts, click Advanced. 4 On the SecurityCenter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 70
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Firewall protection Firewall offers a number of methods to manage your security and to tailor the way you want to respond to security events and alerts. After you install Firewall for the first time, your computer's protection security level is set to Automatic and your programs are allowed outgoing - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 72
70 McAfee Total Protection Managing Firewall security levels Firewall's security levels control the degree to which you want to manage and respond to alerts. These alerts appear when it detects unwanted network traffic and inbound and outbound Internet connections. By default, Firewall's security - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 73
so that Standard displays as the current level. 4 Click OK. Set security level to Automatic You can set Firewall's security level to Automatic to allow either full access or outbound-only network access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 74
72 McAfee Total Protection 5 Click OK. Note: The Allow Outgoing-Only Access is the default option. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 75
to handle alerts. When Smart Recommendations is applied (and the security level is set to Automatic with outgoing-only access enabled), Firewall alert you about unrecognized and potentially dangerous programs. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 76
, under Firewall protection is enabled, click Advanced. 3 On the Security Level pane, under Smart Recommendations, select Don't apply Smart Recommendations or block unrecognized and potentially dangerous programs. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 77
Chapter 16 McAfee Total Protection 75 Optimizing Firewall security The security of your computer can be compromised in many ways. such as Denial of Service attacks or exploits. Using the standard installation settings ensures that you are protected against these attacks and scans; however, you can - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 78
Firewall protection is enabled, click Advanced. 3 On the Security Level pane, under Security Settings, do one of the following: Select Allow ICMP this only if you also have closed a system service port to block this protocol. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 79
Denial of Service attacks or exploits; however, you can disable automatic detection for one or more attacks or scans. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, On the Ignored Problems pane, select one or more of the following options: Firewall protection is disabled. Firewall service is not running. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 80
security updates. Lockdown has the same result as disconnecting the network cables on your computer. You can use this setting to block open ports on the System Services pane and to help you isolate and troubleshoot a problem the Internet. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 81
permissions in the Program Permissions pane, removes trusted and banned IP addresses, and restores system services, event log settings, and intrusion detection. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Restore Firewall Defaults. 2 On the Restore Firewall Protection Defaults pane, click Restore - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 82
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81 CHAPTER 17 Managing programs and permissions Firewall allows you to manage and create access permissions for existing and new programs that require inbound and outbound Internet access. Firewall lets you control full or outbound-only access for programs. You can also block access for programs. In - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 84
for a new program You can allow a new program on your computer to have full inbound and outbound Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled, click Advanced - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 85
can allow an existing blocked program that appears in the Recent Events log to have full inbound and outbound Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click Reports & Logs. 3 Under Recent Events, select the event description, and then click Allow Access. 4 In the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 86
log You can allow an existing blocked program that appears in the Recent Events log to have outbound-only Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click Reports & Logs. 3 Under Recent Events, select the event description, and then click Allow Outbound-Only Access - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 87
to function properly. Block access for a program You can block a program from having inbound and outbound Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled, click - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 88
Events log You can block a program that appears in the Recent Events log from having inbound and outbound Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click Reports & Logs. 3 Under Recent Events, select the event description, and then click Block Access. 4 In the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 89
your network connection. Remove a program permission You can remove a program from having any inbound or outbound Internet access. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 90
's HackerWatch Web site, which provides up-to-date information about programs, Internet access requirements, and security threats. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 91
is infected with a worm or other mechanism, your computer can be vulnerable to infection. Also, McAfee recommends that the computer you trust is protected by a firewall and an up-to-date antivirus program. Firewall does not log traffic or generate event alerts from trusted IP addresses in the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 92
, and allows or blocks it according to the rules in the System Services list. Firewall logs traffic and generates event alerts from Standard IP addresses. to infection. Also, McAfee recommends that the computer you trust is protected by a firewall and an up-to-date antivirus program. Add a computer - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 93
computer in an Internet café, hotel, or airport). 8 If a system service uses Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), you can add the following IP address and its associated IP address from the Inbound Events log. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, on the Common Tasks pane, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 94
Edit a computer connection You can edit a trusted, standard, or public computer connection and its associated IP address. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 95
93 Remove a computer connection You can remove a trusted, standard, or public computer connection and its associated IP address. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 96
that you do not block important IP addresses, such as your DNS or DHCP server, or other ISP-related servers. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled, click Advanced. 3 On - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 97
rule. 9 Click OK. Remove a banned computer connection You can remove a banned computer connection and its associated IP address. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 98
IPs list if you want to block all inbound Internet traffic from that IP address, regardless of whether your System Services ports are opened or closed. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, click Advanced Menu. 2 Click Reports & Logs. 3 Under Recent Events, click View Log. 4 Click - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 99
web servers and file-sharing server programs) must accept unsolicited connections from other computers through designated system service ports. Typically, Firewall closes these system service ports because they represent the most likely source of insecurities in your system. To accept connections - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 100
McAfee Total Protection Configuring system service ports System service ports can be configured to allow or block remote network access to a service on your computer. These system service Port 3389 Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) Port 135 Secure Web Server (HTTPS) Port 443 Universal Plug and Play - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 101
port to allow remote network access to a system service on your computer. Note: An open system service port can make your computer vulnerable to Internet security threats; therefore, only open a port if necessary. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 102
Total Protection Configure a new system service port You can configure a new network service port on your computer that you can open or close to allow or block remote access on your computer. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 103
port You can modify inbound and outbound network access information about an existing system service port. Note: If port information is entered incorrectly, the system service fails. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 104
from your computer. After removal, remote computers can no longer access the network service on your computer. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet & Network, then click Configure. 2 On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under Firewall protection is enabled, click Advanced - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 105
103 CHAPTER 20 Logging, monitoring, and analysis Firewall provides extensive and easy-to-read logging, monitoring, and analysis for Internet events and traffic. Understanding Internet traffic and events helps you manage your Internet connections. In this chapter Event Logging 104 Working with - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 106
104 McAfee Total Protection Event Logging Firewall allows you to enable or include the following: Blocked Programs ICMP Pings Traffic from Banned IP Addresses Events on System Service Ports Events on Unknown Ports Intrusion Detection (IDS) events 5 To prevent logging on specific ports, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 107
Chapter 20 McAfee Total Protection 105 View inbound events If logging is enabled, you can view inbound events. Inbound Events include the date and time, source IP address, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 108
Protection Working with Statistics Firewall leverages McAfee's HackerWatch security Web site to provide you with statistics about global Internet security events and port activity. View global security event statistics HackerWatch tracks worldwide Internet security events, which you can view from - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 109
Chapter 20 McAfee Total Protection 107 Tracing Internet traffic Firewall offers a number of options for tracing Internet traffic. These options let you geographically trace a network computer, obtain domain - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 110
108 McAfee Total Protection Trace a computer from the Inbound Events log From the Inbound Events pane, you can trace an IP address that appears in the Inbound - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 111
Chapter 20 McAfee Total Protection 109 Trace a monitored IP address You can trace a monitored IP address to obtain a geographical view which shows the most probable route of data - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 112
110 McAfee Total Protection Monitoring Internet traffic Firewall provides a number of methods to monitor your Internet traffic, including the following: Traffic Analysis graph: Displays recent inbound and - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 113
Chapter 20 McAfee Total Protection 111 Analyze inbound and outbound traffic The Traffic Analysis graph is a numerical and graphical representation of inbound Select a Listening item under the program name. Computer connection: Select an IP address under the program name, system process, or service. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 114
112 McAfee Total Protection Note: To view the most up-to-date statistics, click Refresh under Active Programs. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 115
113 CHAPTER 21 Learning about Internet security Firewall leverages McAfee's security Web site, HackerWatch, to provide up-to-date information about programs and global Internet activity. HackerWatch also provides an HTML tutorial about Firewall. In this chapter Launch the HackerWatch tutorial 114 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 116
114 McAfee Total Protection Launch the HackerWatch tutorial To learn about Firewall, you can access the HackerWatch tutorial from SecurityCenter. 1 Ensure that the Advanced Menu is enabled, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 117
fraudulent Web site). Anti-Spam then filters the spam e-mail and moves it to the McAfee Anti-Spam folder. If your friends sometimes send you legitimate e-mail that may appear as critical and non-critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 118
116 McAfee Total Protection In this chapter Anti-Spam features 117 Configuring spam detection 119 Filtering e-mail 127 Setting up friends 129 Setting up your Webmail accounts 133 Working with filtered e-mail 137 Configuring phishing protection 139 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 119
updated automatically for all your email accounts. You can also create custom filters to ensure that all spam is filtered, and report spam to McAfee for analysis. Identify potential phishing (fraudulent) websites that solicit personal information. Mark unsolicited email as spam and move it to your - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 120
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can add a filter that contains the word mortgage. If you are having issues with your e-mail, you can disable spam protection as part of your troubleshooting strategy. In this chapter Setting filtering options 120 Using personal filters 123 Disable spam protection 125 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 122
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Chapter 23 McAfee Total Protection 121 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click E-mail & IM. 2. In the Put spam email in this folder list, where to put spam select a folder. The default folder is McAfee and phish e-mail Anti-Spam. Change the subject In Mark the subject of the spam email line of - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 124
122 McAfee Total Protection To... Do this... Change the subject In Mark the subject of the phish email line of phish e-mail with, specify a tag to add - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 125
message is marked as spam and left in your Inbox or moved to the McAfee Anti-Spam folder. For more information about how spam is handled, see Modify how and sequences that can also be used in personal filters; however, McAfee only recommends using regular expressions if you are an advanced user. If - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 126
124 McAfee Total Protection Edit a personal filter Edit existing filters to fine-tune which messages are identified as spam. 1 Open the Spam Protection pane. How? 1. On the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 127
Chapter 23 McAfee Total Protection 125 To... Do this... Specify the words or In Words or phrases, type what to look for in phrases in your an e-mail. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 128
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You can also disable Anti-Spam toolbars as part of your troubleshooting strategy when you are experiencing issues with your e-mail program. with [SPAM] or a tag of your choice and left in your Inbox, your McAfee Anti-Spam folder (Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Thunderbird), or your Junk - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 130
128 McAfee Total Protection Disable the Anti-Spam toolbar If you are using Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Eudora, or Thunderbird, you can disable the Anti-Spam - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 131
add the company.com domain, none of the e-mail from that organization is filtered. In this chapter Import an address book 129 Setting up friends manually 130 Import an address book Import your address books if you want Anti-Spam to add their e-mail addresses to your friends list. 1 Open the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 132
130 McAfee Total Protection Setting up friends manually You manually update your list of friends by editing the entries one-by-one. For example, if you receive an e-mail from a friend whose address is not in your address book, you can manually add their e-mail address right away. The easiest way - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 133
Chapter 25 McAfee Total Protection 131 Add a domain Add an entire domain if you want to add every user on that domain to your friends list. For example, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 134
132 McAfee Total Protection Edit a domain If the information for a domain changes, you can update your friends list to ensure that Anti-Spam does not mark the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 135
135 Understanding Webmail account information ........135 Add a Webmail account Add a POP3 (for example, Yahoo), MSN/Hotmail, or Windows Mail (only paid versions are fully supported) Webmail account if you want to filter the messages in that account for spam. 1 Open the Spam Protection pane. How? - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 136
134 McAfee Total Protection 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click E-mail & IM. 2. In the E-mail & IM information area, click Configure. 3. On the E-mail & IM Configuration pane, under - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 137
McAfee Total Protection 135 Remove a Webmail account Remove a Webmail account if you no longer want to filter its e-mail for spam. For example, if your account is not active any more or you are experiencing problems, you can remove the account while you troubleshoot your Internet Service Provider ( - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 138
136 McAfee Total Protection Checking options Option Check every Check on startup Description Anti has completed Description Anti-Spam does not automatically dial a connection for you. You must manually start your dial-up connection. When an Internet connection is not available, Anti-Spam attempts - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 139
137 CHAPTER 27 Working with filtered e-mail At times, some spam may not be detected. When this happens, you can report spam to McAfee, where it is analyzed to create filter updates. If you are using a Webmail account, you can view, export, and delete your filtered e-mail messages. This - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 140
Total Protection Note: When you report an e-mail as not spam, and send the entire e-mail to McAfee, the e-mail message is not encrypted. View, export, or delete filtered Webmail You can view, export, or delete messages that have been filtered in your - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 141
whitelist. You can also edit or remove Web sites from the whitelist. You do not need to add sites such as Google®, Yahoo, or McAfee, because these Web sites are not considered fraudulent. Note: If you have SiteAdvisor installed, you do not receive Anti-Spam phishing protection because SiteAdvisor - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 142
the Web site you want to remove, and then click Remove. Disable phishing protection If you already have phishing software that is not from McAfee and there is a conflict, you can disable Anti-Spam phishing protection. 1 On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Internet & Network. 2 In the Internet - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 143
, control, and record unauthorized Web browsing habits, and provides a secure storage area for personal passwords. Before you begin using Parental Controls, protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 144
142 McAfee Total Protection Parental Controls features Parental Controls Personal Information Protection Password Vault Filter numbers, addresses, and so on) across the Web. Store your personal passwords securely, with confidence so that no other user (not even an administrator) can access them. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 145
computer as a Windows administrator. If you upgraded from an older version of this McAfee product and are still using McAfee users, you must also make sure you're logged in as a McAfee administrator. In this chapter Configuring users 145 Enabling age appropriate searching 150 Filtering potentially - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 146
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to the Windows users that you have set up on your computer. However, if you upgraded from a previous version of SecurityCenter that used McAfee users, your McAfee users and their permissions are retained. Note: To configure users, you must log into your computer as a Windows administrator. If you - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 148
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On the Parental Controls Configuration pane, click Advanced. 2 On the Users Settings pane, click Switch. 3 Confirm the operation. Add a McAfee user After creating a McAfee user, you can configure Parental Controls protection for the user. For more information, see the Parental Controls help. 1 Log - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 150
name, and then click Edit. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to edit the user's password, account type, or Parental Controls protection. 5 Click OK. Remove a McAfee user You can remove a McAfee user at any time. To remove a McAfee user: 1 Log in to SecurityCenter as the Administrator user - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 151
Configuration pane, click Advanced. 3 On the Users Settings pane, under McAfee User Accounts, select a user name, and then click Remove. Change the McAfee administrator's password If you have trouble remembering the McAfee administrator password or suspect that it is compromised, you can change it - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 152
150 McAfee Total Protection Enabling age appropriate searching Some popular search engines (like Yahoo! and Google) offer "safe searching"-a search setting that prevents potentially inappropriate search results - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 153
Chapter 31 McAfee Total Protection 151 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Parental Controls. 2. In the Parental Controls information section, click Configure. 3. On the Parental Controls Configuration pane, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 154
a particular user browses the Web, you can enable image filtering. Each potentially inappropriate Web image is automatically replaced with a static McAfee image. 1 Open the Users Settings pane. How? 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Parental Controls. 2. In the Parental Controls information - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 155
Chapter 31 McAfee Total Protection 153 Setting the content rating group A user can belong to one of the following content rating groups: Young child Child Younger teen Older - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 156
, you can limit Web browsing to specific times or days or prohibit Web browsing entirely. If a child tries to browse the Web during a prohibited period, McAfee notifies the child that they cannot do so. If you prohibit Web browsing entirely, the child can log in to and use the computer, including - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 157
that the site cannot be accessed because it is blocked by McAfee. You allow a Web site if McAfee has blocked it by default but you want to let your appears indicating that the site cannot be accessed because it is blocked by McAfee. 1 Open the Parental Controls pane. How? 1. On the SecurityCenter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 158
Protection Allow a Web site You allow a Web site to make sure that it is not blocked for any users. If you allow a Web site that McAfee has blocked by default, you override the default setting. 1 Open the Parental Controls pane. How? 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Parental Controls. 2. In - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 159
Chapter 31 McAfee Total Protection 157 Remove a filtered Web site You can remove a filtered Web site if you no longer want to block or allow it. 1 Open the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 160
means that a default list of keywords and corresponding rules is used to rate content for users according to their content rating group. Although McAfee does not recommend doing so, you can disable keyword filtering at any time. 1 Open the Parental Controls pane. How? 1. On the SecurityCenter Home - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 161
Chapter 31 McAfee Total Protection 159 1. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Parental Controls. 2. In the Parental Controls information section, click Configure. 3. On the Parental Controls Configuration pane, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 162
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transmitted over the Web by adding it to a protected information area. Note: Parental Controls does not block the transmission of personal information by secure Web sites (that is, Web sites that use the https:// protocol), such as banking sites. In this chapter Protecting personal information 162 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 164
account numbers) from being transmitted over the Web by blocking it. If McAfee detects personal information contained in something (for example, a form field or of personal information: name, address, zip code, social security information, phone number, credit card numbers, bank accounts, brokerage - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 165
163 CHAPTER 33 Protecting passwords The Password Vault is a secure storage area for your personal passwords. It allows you to store your passwords with confidence so that no other user (even an Administrator) can access them. In this chapter Setting up the Password Vault 164 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 166
164 McAfee Total Protection Setting up the Password Vault Before you start using the password at any time. Add a password If you have trouble remembering your passwords, you can add them to the Password Vault. The Password Vault is a secure location that can only be accessed by users who know your - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 167
Chapter 33 McAfee Total Protection 165 1. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Internet & Network. 3. In the Internet & Network information section, click Configure. 4. On - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 168
166 McAfee Total Protection 1. Under Common Tasks, click Home. 2. On the SecurityCenter Home pane, click Internet & Network. 3. In the Internet & Network information section, click Configure. 4. On the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 169
to perform local archives. Note: SecurityCenter reports critical and non-critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. In this chapter Backup and Restore features 168 Archiving files 169 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 170
168 McAfee Total Protection Backup and Restore features Local scheduled archiving One-click restore Compression and encryption Protect default, your archived files are compressed, which saves space on your archive media. As an additional security measure, your archives are encrypted by default. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 171
location (CD, DVD, USB drive, external hard drive, or network drive). McAfee has preset some other settings; for example, the folders and file types that Backup and Restore runs full or quick archives. You can run manual archives at any time. In this chapter Enabling and disabling local archive - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 172
170 McAfee Total Protection Enabling and disabling local archive The first time you launch Backup and Restore, you decide whether to enable or disable local archive, depending - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 173
data will be stored). You can change the archive location at any time. For security reasons or size issues, encryption or compression are enabled by default for your archived to store or transmit it. Although McAfee does not recommend doing so, you can disable encryption or compression at any time. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 174
172 McAfee Total Protection Include a location in the archive You can set two types of watch locations for archiving: top-level folders and subfolders, and top-level - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 175
Chapter 35 McAfee Total Protection 173 1. Click the Local Archive tab. 2. In the left pane, click Settings. 2 Click File Types. 3 Expand the file types lists, and select the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 176
the left pane, click Settings. 2 Click Advanced Settings. 3 Clear the Enable encryption to increase security check box. 4 Clear the Enable compression to reduce storage space check box. 5 Click OK. Note: McAfee recommends that you do not disable encryption and compression when archiving your files. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 177
Chapter 35 McAfee Total Protection 175 Running full and quick archives You can run two types or quick archive for another few hours, you can archive the files manually. When you archive files manually, the interval that you set for automatic archives is reset. You can also interrupt an automatic or - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 178
176 McAfee Total Protection 4 Select the check box beside the day on which you Quick archive Every box. 8 Click OK. Note: You can disable a scheduled archive by selecting Manual under Full Archive Every. Interrupt an automatic archive Backup and Restore automatically archives the files and folders - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 179
177 CHAPTER 36 Working with archived files After you archive some files, you can use Backup and Restore to work with them. Your archived files are presented to you in a traditional explorer view which allows you to locate them easily. As your archive grows, you might want to sort the files or search - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 180
178 McAfee Total Protection Using the local archive explorer The local archive explorer allows you to view and manipulate the files that you have archived locally. You - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 181
Chapter 36 McAfee Total Protection 179 5 Click Search. Note: If you do not know the approximate size or date of the last archive, click Unknown. Open an archived - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 182
180 McAfee Total Protection Restoring archived files If a watch file becomes corrupt, is missing, or is mistakenly deleted, you can restore a copy of it from a local archive. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 183
Chapter 36 McAfee Total Protection 181 Restore an older version of a file from a local archive If you want to restore an older version of an archived file, you - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 184
182 McAfee Total Protection Managing archives You can view a summary of information about your full and quick archives at any time. For example, you can view information - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 185
your privacy by using the McAfee Shredder component to securely and permanently delete items that may do not want to maintain your computer manually, you can schedule both QuickClean and Disk problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 186
184 McAfee Total Protection QuickClean features File Cleaner Delete unnecessary files safely and efficiently using various cleaners. By deleting these files, you increase the space on your computer's hard drive and improve its performance. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 187
185 CHAPTER 38 Cleaning your computer QuickClean deletes files that can create clutter on your computer. It empties your Recycle Bin and deletes temporary files, shortcuts, lost file fragments, registry files, cached files, cookies, browser history files, sent and deleted email, recently-used - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 188
186 McAfee Total Protection Name Function Cookie Cleaner Deletes cookies. These files are usually stored as temporary files. A cookie is a small file containing created by Windows to mark any changes made to your computer so that you can revert to a previous state if any problems occur. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 189
your computer. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, click Maintain Computer. 2 Under McAfee QuickClean, click Start. 3 Do want to delete files using standard Windows deletion. Click Yes, I want to securely erase my files using Shredder, specify the number of passes, up to 10, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 190
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your computer to improve file and folder access and retrieval. 1 On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, click Maintain Computer. 2 Under Disk Defragmenter, click Analyze. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: For more information about Disk Defragmenter, see the Windows Help. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 192
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QuickClean Summary, you can view the date and time when your task is scheduled to run again. 1 Open the Task Scheduler pane. How? 1. On the McAfee SecurityCenter, under Common Tasks, click Maintain Computer. 2. Under Task Scheduler, click Start. 2 In the Select operation to schedule list, click - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 194
192 McAfee Total Protection Click Restore Defaults to restore the default cleaners, and then click Next. 5 Do one of the following: Click Schedule to accept the default No, I want to delete files using standard Windows deletion. Click Yes, I want to securely erase my files using Shredder, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 195
Chapter 40 McAfee Total Protection 193 5 Do one of the following: Click Schedule to accept the default No, I want to delete files using standard Windows deletion. Click Yes, I want to securely erase my files using Shredder, and specify the number of passes, up to 10, and then click Schedule. 6 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 196
, you can view the date and time when your task is scheduled to run again. 1 Open the Task Scheduler pane. How? 1. On the McAfee SecurityCenter, under Common Tasks, click Maintain Computer. 2. Under Task Scheduler, click Start. 2 In the Select operation to schedule list, click Disk Defragmenter - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 197
can delete a scheduled Disk Defragmenter task if you no longer want it to run automatically. 1 Open the Task Scheduler pane. How? 1. On the McAfee SecurityCenter, under Common Tasks, click Maintain Computer. 2. Under Task Scheduler, click Start. 2 In the Select operation to schedule list, click Disk - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 198
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CHAPTER 41 McAfee Shredder McAfee Shredder deletes (or shreds) items permanently from your computer's hard drive. Even when you manually delete files -critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 200
198 McAfee Total Protection Shredder features Permanently delete files and folders Remove items from your computer's hard drive so that their associated information cannot be recovered. It - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 201
be shredded. A higher number of shredding passes increases your level of secure file deletion. Shred files and folders You can shred files and folders Temporary Internet Files folder. 1 Open Shredder. How? 1. On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, click Advanced Menu. 2. On the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 202
at once. Only removable drives, such as external hard drives, writeable CDs, and floppy disks can be shredded. 1 Open Shredder. How? 1. On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, under Common Tasks, click Advanced Menu. 2. On the left pane, click Tools. 3. Click Shredder. 2 On the Shred files and folders - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 203
your network, and remotely fix reported security vulnerabilities on those computers. If you've installed McAfee Total Protection, Network Manager can also protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 204
202 McAfee Total Protection Network Manager features Graphical network map Remote management to join the managed network, monitor the managed computer's protection status, and fix known security vulnerabilities for a remote computer on the network. Network monitoring If it is available, let - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 205
Chapter 42 McAfee Total Protection 203 Understanding Network Manager icons The following table describes the icons commonly used on the Network Manager network map. Icon Description Represents an - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 206
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205 CHAPTER 43 Setting up a managed network To set up a managed network, trust the network (if you haven't already) and add members (computers) to the network. Before a computer can be remotely managed, or granted permission to remotely manage other computers on the network, it must become a trusted - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 208
devices that make up your home network. On the Basic or Advanced Menu, click Manage Network. Note: If you haven't already trusted the network (using McAfee Personal Firewall), you are prompted to do so the first time that you access the network map. Refresh the network map You can refresh the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 209
Chapter 43 McAfee Total Protection 207 Rename the network By default, the name of the network includes the name of the first computer that connects to the network - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 210
When a computer joins the network, it is prompted to expose its McAfee protection status to other computers on the network. If a computer agrees the same playing cards that appear in the security confirmation dialog box, there has been a security breach on the managed network. Joining the network - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 211
Chapter 43 McAfee Total Protection 209 Invite a computer to join the managed network If managed network does not display the same playing cards that appear in the security confirmation dialog box, there has been a security breach on the managed network. Allowing the computer to join the network can - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 212
210 McAfee Total Protection Stop trusting computers on the network If you trusted other computers on the network by mistake, you can stop trusting them. Click Stop - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 213
the computers and devices that make up your network. You can manage the status and permission levels of the computers and devices and fix most security vulnerabilities remotely. In this chapter Managing status and permissions 212 Fixing - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 214
status and permissions A managed network has managed and unmanaged members. Managed members allow other computers on the network to manage their McAfee protection status; unmanaged members do not. Unmanaged members are usually guest computers that want to access other network features (for example - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 215
your login information and configure the device's security settings. Note: If the device is a Wireless Network Security protected wireless router or access point, you must use McAfee Wireless Network Security to configure the device's security settings. Modify a device's display properties When you - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 216
network and fix reported security vulnerabilities remotely. For example, if a managed computer's McAfee protection status indicates that fix security vulnerabilities remotely, Network Manager repairs most reported issues. However, some security vulnerabilities may require manual intervention on - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 217
, log in, and click My Account. 4 Find the product you want to install, click its Download button, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Tip: You can also learn how to install McAfee security software on remote computers by opening your network map, and clicking Protect my PCs under I want to. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 218
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device that connects so that you can mark them yourself. Note: Network monitoring is a feature of Network Manager that is only available with McAfee Total Protection. For more information about Total Protection, visit our Web site. In this chapter Stop detecting new Friends 217 Mark as Friend 218 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 220
218 McAfee Total Protection Mark as Friend Mark a computer or device on your network as a Friend only if you recognize and trust it. When you mark a computer - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 221
for Friends that I usually want to be notified about Don't remind me when unknown PCs or devices are detected Don't alert me when McAfee has finished detecting new Friends 4 Click OK. Stop monitoring networks If you disable network monitoring, we can no longer alert you if intruders connect to - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 222
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221 CHAPTER 46 McAfee EasyNetwork EasyNetwork allows you to share files securely, simplify file transfers, and share printers among the and non-critical protection problems as soon as it detects them. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. In - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 224
222 McAfee Total Protection EasyNetwork features File sharing Easily share files with other computers on your network. When you share files, you grant other computers read-only - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 225
EasyNetwork You can open EasyNetwork from your Windows Start menu or by clicking its desktop icon. On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to McAfee, and then click McAfee EasyNetwork. Tip: You can also open EasyNetwork by double-clicking the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 226
(promote or demote computers); computers with full access cannot perform these administrative tasks. Note: After you join, if you have other McAfee networking programs installed (for example, Network Manager), the computer is also recognized as a managed computer in those programs. The permission - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 227
Chapter 47 McAfee Total Protection 225 Join the network When a computer connects to a managed network does not display the same playing cards that appear in the security confirmation dialog box, there has been a security breach on the managed network. Joining the network can place your computer at - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 228
226 McAfee Total Protection Click Allow administrative access to managed network programs . 3 Click OK. 4 Confirm that the computer is displaying the playing cards that appear in the security confirmation dialog box, and then click Grant Access. Note: If the computer does not display the same playing - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 229
Chapter 47 McAfee Total Protection 227 Rename the network By default, the network name includes the name of the first computer that joined; however, you can change the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 230
228 McAfee Total Protection Leaving a managed network If you join a managed network but then decide that you do not want to be a member, you can leave the - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 231
229 CHAPTER 48 Sharing and sending files EasyNetwork makes it easy to share and send files among other computers on the network. When you share files, you grant other computers read-only access to them. Only computers that are members of the managed network (full or administrative access) can share - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 232
230 McAfee Total Protection Sharing files Only computers that are members of the managed cannot be accessed from other computers using Windows Explorer because EasyNetwork file sharing must be performed over secure connections. Share a file When you share a file, it is available to all members with - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 233
Chapter 48 McAfee Total Protection 231 Copy a shared file You copy a shared file so that you still have it when it's not shared any more. You can copy a - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 234
232 McAfee Total Protection Type of file Type Any Document Image Video Audio Compressed Description Search all shared file types. Search all shared documents. Search all shared - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 235
Chapter 48 McAfee Total Protection 233 Sending files to other computers You can send files to other computers that are members of the managed network. Before sending a file, - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 236
234 McAfee Total Protection Receive notification when a file is sent You can receive a notification message when another computer on the managed network sends you a file. If EasyNetwork - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 237
235 CHAPTER 49 Sharing printers After you join a managed network, EasyNetwork shares the local printers attached to your computer and uses the printer's name as the shared printer name. EasyNetwork also detects printers shared by other computers on your network and allows you to configure and use - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 238
236 McAfee Total Protection Working with shared printers EasyNetwork detects the printers that are shared by the computers on the network. If EasyNetwork detects a remote printer that - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 239
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238 McAfee Total Protection Reference The Glossary of Terms lists and defines the most commonly used security terminology found in McAfee products. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 241
router) that plugs into an Ethernet hub or switch to extend the physical range of service for a wireless user. When wireless users roam with their mobile devices, transmission passes from up To create a copy of important files, typically on a secure online server. Compare to archive (page 239). - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 242
240 McAfee Total Protection bandwidth The amount of data (throughput) that can be transmitted in a fixed period of time. blacklist In Anti-Spam, a list of email addresses - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 243
detect, and repair viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). denial-of-service (DOS) attack A computers controlled by one security database. On the Internet, a domain is part of every web address. For example, in www.mcafee.com, mcafee is the domain. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 244
decrypted without the proper key. Viruses sometimes use encryption in an attempt to escape detection. ESS Extended service set. Two or more which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria. H home network Two or more computers that are connected in - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 245
client, such as the Exchange client. message authentication code (MAC) A security code used to encrypt messages that are transmitted between computers. The message is MSN Microsoft Network. A group of web-based services offered by Microsoft Corporation, including a search engine, email, instant - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 246
McAfee Total Protection N network A collection of IP-based systems (such as routers, switches, servers, and firewalls) that are grouped as a logical unit. For example, a "Finance Network" might include all of the servers, routers, and systems that service on-access scanning. See A secure storage - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 247
despite the possibility that users consented to download it. It can alter the security or the privacy settings of the computer on which it is installed. PUPs takes place at that level. Your computer or device must support the correct protocol to communicate with other computers. See also - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 248
246 McAfee Total Protection RADIUS (page 246). . real-time scanning The process of scanning files and folders for viruses and other activity when they are accessed by service or loss in connectivity. rogue access point An unauthorized access point. Rogue access points can be installed on a secure - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 249
and other potentially unwanted programs that can create additional security or privacy risks to your computer data and personal to another on a network. This protocol is used on the Internet to route email. SSID Service Set Identifier. A token (secret key) that identifies a Wi-Fi (802.11) network. - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 250
248 McAfee Total Protection SSL Secure Sockets Layer. A protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting .11i encryption standard for wireless LANs. TKIP is the next generation of WEP, which is used to secure 802.11 wireless LANs. TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a re - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 251
adapter card that plugs into a USB port in the computer. V virus A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission . The data traveling through a VPN connection is encrypted and possesses strong security features. W wardriver A person who searches for Wi-Fi (802.11 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 252
McAfee GIFs," or "invisible GIFs." webmail Web-based mail. Electronic mail service accessed primarily via a web browser rather than through a computer-based to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed. whitelist A list of websites or email addresses considered - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 253
file. Most of today's email viruses are worms. A self-propagating worm security and do not have access to authentication servers. In this mode, the home user manually devices often support multiple encryption modes (for example, AES, TKIP) simultaneously, while older devices generally support only - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 254
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Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 256
, INTRUSION INTELLIGENCE, LINUXSHIELD, MANAGED MAIL PROTECTION, MAX (MCAFEE SECURITYALLIANCE EXCHANGE), MCAFEE, MCAFEE.COM, NETSHIELD, PORTALSHIELD, PREVENTSYS, PROTECTION-IN-DEPTH STRATEGY, PROTECTIONPILOT, SECURE MESSAGING SERVICE, SECURITYALLIANCE, SITEADVISOR, THREATSCAN, TOTAL PROTECTION, VIREX - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 257
fix or ignore all non-critical problems. If you need help diagnosing your protection problems, you can run McAfee Virtual Technician. For more information about McAfee Virtual Technician, see the McAfee Virtual Technician help. If you purchased your security software from a partner or provider other - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 258
. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to download and run Virtual Technician. Consult the following tables for the McAfee Support and Download sites in your country or region, including User Guides. Support and Downloads Country/Region McAfee Support Australia www.mcafeehelp.com Brazil www - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 259
Spain Sweden Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom www.mcafeenapoveda.co cz.mcafee.com/root/do m wnloads.asp www.mcafeehjaelp.com dk.mcafee.com/root/do wnloads.asp www.mcafeehelp.com fi.mcafee.com/root/do wnloads.asp www.mcafeeaide.com fr.mcafee.com/root/do wnloads.asp www.mcafeehilfe.com de - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 260
United States www.mcafeehelp.com us.mcafee.com/root/do wnloads.asp McAfee Total Protection User Guides Country/Regi McAfee User Guides on Australia download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-au/MTP_us erguide_2008.pdf Brazil download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/pt-br/MTP_us erguide_2008.pdf - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 261
United Kingdom download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-uk/MTP_us erguide_2008.pdf United States download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-us/MTP_us erguide_2008.pdf McAfee Internet Security User Guides Country/Regi McAfee User Guides on Australia download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-au/MIS_us - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 262
Protection Finland download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/fi/MIS_usergu ide_2008.pdf France download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/fr/MIS_usergu ide_2008.pdf Germany download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/de/MIS_userg uide_2008.pdf Greece download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/el/MIS_usergu ide_2008 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 263
50 About McAfee 261 McAfee VirusScan Plus User Guides Country/Regi McAfee User Guides on Australia download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-au/VSP_us erguide_2008.pdf Brazil download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/pt-br/VSP_use rguide_2008.pdf Canada (English) download.mcafee.com/products - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 264
pdf United States download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-us/VSP_use rguide_2008.pdf McAfee VirusScan User Guides Country/Regi McAfee User Guides on Australia download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/en-au/VS_user guide_2008.pdf Brazil download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/pt-br/VS_user guide_2008 - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 265
de_2008.pdf Greece download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/el/VS_usergui de.2008.pdf Hungary download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/hu/VS_usergu ide.2008.pdf Italy download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/it/VS_usergui de_2008.pdf Japan download.mcafee.com/products/manuals/ja/VS_usergui de_2008.pdf - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 266
or region. Country/Regi Security Headquarters on Virus Information Australia www.mcafee.com/us/threat_ce au.mcafee.com/virusIn nter fo Brazil Canada (English) www.mcafee.com/us/threat_ce br.mcafee.com/virusIn nter fo www.mcafee.com/us/threat_cent ca.mcafee.com/virusIn er fo Canada - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 267
.com/us/threat_cent no.mcafee.com/virusIn er fo Poland www.mcafee.com/us/threat_cent pl.mcafee.com/virusInf er o Portugal www.mcafee.com/us/threat_cent pt.mcafee.com/virusIn er fo Russia www.mcafee.com/us/threat_ce ru.mcafee.com/virusIn nter fo Slovakia www.mcafee.com/us/threat_ce sk - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 268
266 McAfee Total Protection Germany Greece Hungary Italy Japan www.hackerwatch.org/?lang=de www.hackerwatch.org/?lang=el www.hackerwatch.org/?lang=hu www.hackerwatch.org/? - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 269
131 Add a friend from the Anti-Spam toolbar 130 Add a friend manually 130 Add a McAfee user 147 Add a password 164 Add a personal filter 123 Add a the Recent Events log 86 Block access to an existing system service port 99 Block Web sites based on keywords.....158 Blocking Internet - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 270
Support service McAfee problems automatically .17 Fix protection problems manually.........18 Fix security vulnerabilities 214 Fixing or ignoring protection problems .8, 16 Fixing protection problems 8, 17 Fixing security security messages 25 Hide the splash screen at startup ...........24 Hide virus - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 271
problem 19 Ignoring protection problems 19 Import an address book 129 Include a location in the archive ..........172 Install an available network printer .....236 Install McAfee security system services 97 scanning 244 Open an archived file 179 Open EasyNetwork 223 Optimizing Firewall security - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 272
Restoring archived files 180 Retrieve the McAfee administrator's password 149 roaming 246 rogue access point 246 rootkit 247 router 247 Run archives manually 176 Running full and quick archives...........175 S Scan types 33, 38 Scan your PC 31, 39 Scanning your computer 31 Schedule a Disk - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 273
207 Show or hide ignored problems 19 Show or hide informational Start script scanning protection networks 219 Stop real-time virus protection 47 Stop sharing protection services........10 41 Using McAfee Virtual Technician activity.........106 View global security event statistics.....106 View - McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA | User Guide - Page 274
with quarantined programs and cookies 37 Work with viruses and Trojans 35 Working with alerts 14, 21, 65 Working with archived files 177 Working with filtered e-mail 137 Working with McAfee users ..........146, 147 Working with scan results 35 Working with shared printers 236 Working with
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