McAfee VirusScan for Macintosh

This document takes you through the steps required to install McAfee VirusScan for Mac (aka Virex) on a Macintosh computer, update your virus definitions, and run a scan on your hard drive and/or removable disks. Regular updates help ensure that your software is able to detect and block new viruses as soon as they are identified by McAfee's virus team.

Please allow 10-15 minutes to complete the installation, setup, and initial scan. When you're done, you'll know your computer is completely virus-free and configured to prevent new infections. If you have any problems with the installation, please call the User Support Center at x4487.

IMPORTANT:  Do not install McAfee VirusScan for Mac or Virex if you already have another anti-virus program such as Norton Anti-Virus installed on your computer. If you decide to start using VirusScan instead, be sure to un-install the other program first.

Installing Virex 7.7 for OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) and 10.3 (Panther)

Installing VirusScan 8.6 for OS 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard)
 

Installing Virex 7.7 for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) and 10.3 (Panther)

The system requirements for Virex 7.7 are as follows:

• Mac OS X 10.2.6 (Jaguar) or later; Mac OS X 10.3.3 (Panther) or later
• 266 MHZ Power PC G3 (or greater)
• 128 MB RAM

To install Virex 7.7 on your Mac, follow the instructions below:

1. Download the installer program:

1. Close all open applications.
   
   
2. Click on this link:  Virex 7.7
   
   The installer files will be automatically downloaded and saved to your desktop or downloads folder.
   

2. Complete the installation.

1. Double-click on the Virex77.dmg icon to your desktop, then double-click on Virex.pkg to launch the installer.
   
   
2. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type in your administrator password and click OK. [Note: This is the same password you enter when you install any other new programs on your Mac.]
   
   
3. In the Welcome Virex 7.7 Installer window, click Continue.
   
   
4. In the Important Information window, click Continue.
   
   
5. In the Software License Agreement window, click Continue, then Agree.
   
   
6. In the Select Destination window, select the icon for your hard drive. If you have multiple drives listed, select the icon for your OS X hard drive (sometimes called OS 10). Click Continue.
   
   
7. In the Easy Install window, click Install (if this is a new installation) or Upgrade (if you have previously installed an older version of Virex).
   
   
8. When the installation is complete, click Close in the Software was Successfully Installed window.
   
   
   

2. Update your virus definitions and disable automatic scanning.

1. If you are already running Virex, skip to step c below.
   
   
2. If you're not already running Virex:
   
   
   1. Double-click on the icon for your OS X hard drive .
   2. Click on Applications .
   3. Double-click on the Virex 7 folder.
   4. Double-click on Virex 7.
      
      
3. The program will automatically run eUpdate to check for new virus definitions. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type in your administrator password and click OK. [Note: This is the same password you enter when you install any other new programs on your Mac.]
   
   
4. Click on the Preferences button.
   
   
5. In the Preferences window, de-select Automatically scan at login, then select Advanced Scan.
   
   
6. Click OK to close the Preferences window.
   
   

3. Scan your computer for viruses.

1. If you plan to scan a removable disk (e.g., a floppy or zip disk): Insert the disk in the disk drive.
   
   
2. In the Scan drop-down, select your hard drive and/or any removable disk you would like to scan.
   
   
3. Select Clean any files infected with a virus.
   
   
4. Click on the Scan & Clean button.
   
   

Congratulations! You have successfully:

• Installed the Virex program.
  
  
• Updated your virus definition files.
  
  
• Run a scan on your hard drive and/or removable disks, so you know your computer is virus-free.
  

We recommend that you update your virus definitions and scan your hard drive at least once a month.

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Installing VirusScan 8.6 for Macintosh OS 10.4 and 10.5

The system requirements for VirusScan 8.6 are as follows:

• Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.6 or later), Mac OS X Leopard (10.5 or later)
• 512 MB RAM
• Minimum of 45MB of disk space

To install Virex 7.7 on your Mac, follow the instructions below:

1. Download the installer program:

1. Close all open applications.
   
   
2. Click on this link:  VirusScan 8.6.1
   
   The installer files will be automatically downloaded and saved to your desktop or downloads folder.
   
   

2. Complete the installation.

1. Double-click on the VirusScan86.dmg icon to your desktop, then double-click on VirusScan.pkg to launch the installer.
   
   
2. In the window that says, "This package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed.  Are you sure you want to continue?", click Continue.
   
   
3. In the Welcome VirusScan 8.6 Installer window, click Continue.
   
   
4. In the Important Information window, click Continue.
   
   
5. In the Software License Agreement window, click Continue, then Agree.
   
   
6. In the Standard Install window, the installer will tell you where it wants to install VirusScan. To perform a standard installation of this software on the volume Macintosh HD, click Install.
   
   
7. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type in your administrator password and click OK. [Use the same password you use when you install any other new programs on your Mac.]
   
   
8. When the installation is complete, click Close in the Software was Successfully Installed window.
   
   
9. Restart your computer.
   
   
   

2. Schedule automatic updates and scans.

1. Open VirusScan:
   
   
   1. Double-click on the icon for your OS X hard drive .
   2. Click on Applications .
   3. Double-click on VirusScan.
      
      
2. The program will automatically run eUpdate to check for new virus definitions. If you are prompted for an administrator password, type in your administrator password and click OK. [Note: This is the same password you enter when you install any other new programs on your Mac.]
   
   
3. Click on the Scheduler button.
   
   
4. In the VirusScan Schedule Editor window, click on the New eUpdate Task button.
   
   
1. Type "Update" in the Task Name field.
2. Next to Date & Time click the Set button then adjust the time so that it is a few minutes from now. Click OK. This will set VirusScan to run an eUpdate every day at the specified time.
3. From the Recurrence drop-down, choose Daily.
4. Click OK.


5. In the VirusScan Schedule Editor window, click on the New Scan Task button.


1. Type "Scan" in the Task Name field.
2. Next to Date & Time click the Set button then adjust the time so that it is a few minutes from now. Click OK. This will set VirusScan to run an eUpdate every day at the specified time. Click inside the Scan Items box, this will open a window that lets you choose volumes or folders to scan. Select Macintosh HD on the left-hand side and click Choose. (Repeat for any additional volumes on your computer.)
3. From the Recurrence drop-down, choose Weekly.
4. Click OK.


6. Close the VirusScan Schedule Editor window.

3. Update virus definitions and scan your computer for viruses.

1. Click on the eUpdate button near the bottom of the window.
   
   
2. Click on the green Start button to get the latest eUpdates (virus definitions).
   
   
3. Click on the Scan & Clean button near the bottom of the window.
   
   
4. If you plan to scan a removable disk (e.g., a floppy or zip disk): Insert the disk in the disk drive.
   
   
5. Click on the icon in the center of the VirusScan window that says "Drop items or click here." Select the disk you wish to scan (either Macintosh HD or a removable disk) and click Select Location.
   
   
6. Click on the green Start button.
   
   

Congratulations! You have successfully:

• Installed the Virex program.
  
  
• Scheduled automatic updates and scans.
  
  
• Updated your virus definition files.
  
  
• Run a scan on your hard drive and/or removable disks, so you know your computer is virus-free.
  

We recommend that you update your virus definitions and scan your hard drive at least once a month.


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