McAfee MTP10EMB3RAA Processor Guide - Page 20

Using the Client Software Total Protection Service client software is installed on each computer you want to protect. When installation is complete, the computer is added to your Total Protection Service account automatically. The software then runs in the background to download updates to the computer, protect the computer from threats, and send detection data to the SecurityCenter for use in administrative reports. Typically, users have little interaction with the client software unless they want to manually scan for threats. User tasks are documented in the online user help on client computers. As an administrator, you can use the SecurityCenter website to configure settings and monitor detections for the client computers on your account. Occasionally, you might work directly on a client computer by using the tasks described in this section. Contents How to access the client software Types of client software updates Performing setup and maintenance tasks Frequently asked questions Error messages How to access the client software Total Protection Service has two visual components through which users interact with the client software: An icon that appears in the Windows system tray. • A console that displays the current protection status and provides access to features. You, the administrator, determine which components appear by configuring policy options on the SecurityCenter website and assigning them to client computers. The options are: • Icon only, which enables users to access only a limited set of features. They can view the status of the software (for example, when downloads are occurring) and perform manual updates. • Icon and protection status summary, which allows access to a limited set of features. • Icon and full console, which allows access to all features. This is the default setting. 20 McAfee Total Protection Service Product Guide