Gateway GT5432 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 70
Updating your virus definitions, Configuring McAfee VirusScan
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CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer 2 Click Scan. McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that it finds. When McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items detected and removed from your computer. Updating your virus definitions McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 3 Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for updates. Important To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must extend your subscription. Configuring McAfee VirusScan You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives on your computer. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for. To configure McAfee VirusScan: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee SecurityCenter opens. 64