McAfee TSA00M005PAA Processor Guide - Page 22

Using the Client Software Types of client software updates This icon... ...indicates: • The last update failed to complete. Check your Internet or LAN connection and perform a manual update (click the icon, then select Update Now). • On-access scanning is disabled. About the console Check the protection status and access the features of the client software through the console. To display the console, use one of these methods: • D ouble-click the Total Protection Service icon in the system tray. • C lick the icon, then select Open Console. Click Start | Programs | McAfee | Managed Services | Total Protection Service. The basic console displays the status of the protection features installed on the computer. • D etected risks are highlighted in red. Click Fix to resolve the risk. • T o access product features and perform tasks, click Action Menu, then select from the options: • P roduct Details - Display the full console with links to features and tasks. • S can Computer - Select a scan target and begin scanning for threats. • S et Connection Type - Specify the type of network the computer connects to. This determines which communications firewall protection allows to access the computer. • V iew Application List - Specify applications that are allowed to access the Internet or blocked. • A dmin Login - Log on as an administrator to access administrative features. Requires site administrator credentials. • V iew Help - Display online help. NOTE: The client features you can access are determined by policy options assigned to the computer. Types of client software updates Regular updates are the cornerstone of Total Protection Service. To perform updates, the client software connects directly to a site on the Internet and checks for: • U pdates to the detection definition (DAT) files used to detect threats. DAT files contain definitions for threats such as viruses and spyware, and these definitions are updated as new threats are discovered. • U pgrades to software components. (To simplify product terminology, both updates and upgrades are referred to as updates.) Updates usually occur automatically in the background. Even computers without Internet access can retrieve updates through relay servers. In addition, users can perform on-demand (manual) updates at any time, and you can configure optional policy settings for updating tasks. Client software is updated in these ways. 22 McAfee Total Protection Service Product Guide