McAfee VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus for Windows Vista & XP

This document explains how to install McAfee VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus on a Windows Vista or XP computer, and set up the program to automatically update your virus definition files. Regular updates help ensure that VirusScan can detect and block new viruses as soon as they are identified by McAfee's virus team.

For people who already have VirusScan 8.5.0i installed on their computer, this document also explains how to upgrade to VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus.

Windows 2000 users:  Instructions on this page are for Windows Vista & XP only.  For your instructions, click here.

What's different about VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus?

VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus includes McAfee's new AntiSpyware program. Unlike Ad-Aware or Spybot, the AntiSpyware program runs continuously in the background, automatically detects and removes any spyware it finds, and keeps its spyware definitions up-to-date all on its own.

The instructions also explain how to configure the VirusScan program to scan all files when you open them, and scan your fixed disks (hard drives) on demand.

Please allow 10 minutes to complete the installation and setup. If you have any problems, call the User Support Center at x4487.

We recommend that you print these instructions and read all the notes below before you begin.

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE YOU BEGIN!

Only if you already have McAfee VirusScan 8.5.0i installed on your Vista or XP computer, we strongly recommend installing the 8.5.0i Plus upgrade.

To install the upgrade (which includes McAfee Anti-Spyware and Patch 6, a security fix):

1. Close all open applications, except your browser.
   
   
2. Click here to launch the upgrade installer.
    
3. Internet Explorer users:  In the File Download window, click Open or Run.
   Firefox users:  In the Opening vse6sp.exe window, click Save File.
   
   
4. If you see a Security Warning window, click Run.
   
   
5. When the download is complete, skip ahead to PART 3 of the main instructions.
   
   

ALL OTHER USERS: If you have never installed Smith's version of VirusScan before, first be sure that you don't have any other anti-virus program installed on your computer, including Norton Anti-Virus, Sophos, or even a trial version of VirusScan. You can check your list of installed programs by going to:

Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add or Remove Programs

If you find any anti-virus software on your list of programs, including a trial version of McAfee VirusScan, be sure to UNINSTALL the other program FIRST, then install Smith's VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus.

Remember, DO NOT install VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus without removing the other program first.

Important note for Norton AntiVirus users: Please follow these special instructions to uninstall Norton AntiVirus, because simply using "Add or Remove Programs" will not uninstall all Norton components.

If you have any other anti-virus program besides Norton, use the Add or Remove Programs feature on your Windows Control Panel to remove it.

PART 1. Downloading the VirusScan Installer

If the program asks whether you want to restart your computer at any point during the installation or setup process, select Yes, then proceed with the instructions after your computer restarts.

1. Close all open applications, except your browser.
   
   
2. Click on the link below to launch the installer:
   
   VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus for Windows Vista & XP
   
   
3. Internet Explorer users:  In the File Download window, click Open or Run.
   Firefox users:  In the Opening vse6sp.exe window, click Save File.
   
   
4. If the program detects an older version of VirusScan on your computer, it will ask if you want to remove it.  Click Yes.
   
   
5. The installer program may take several minutes to download. When the download is complete, the installation program will begin running automatically. Continue with Part 2, below.

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PART 2. Installing and Configuring VirusScan 8.5.0i Plus

1. In the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Setup window, click Next.
   
   
2. In the Network Associates Licensing window:
   
   
   1. In the License expiry type drop-down menu, select PERPETUAL.
      
      
   2. Click on I accept the terms in the license agreement.
      
      
   3. Click OK.
      

3. In the Select Setup Type window, select TYPICAL and click Next.
   
   IMPORTANT:  Do NOT select "MAXIMUM" protection, as it will create problems with Cisco Clean Access and other processes.
   
   
4. In the Select Access Protection Level window, select Standard Protection and click Next.
   
   
5. In the Ready to Install window, click Install.  Setup will now begin copying files.
   
   
6. When the installation is complete, you will see the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise setup has completed successfully window.
   
   
7. Click Finish and continue with Part 3, below.

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PART 3. Installing upgrade components, including McAfee AntiSpyware and Patch 6

1. When the McAfee AntiSpyware Module v8.5 Installer window opens, click Next.
   
   
2. VERY IMPORTANT!  In the McAfee Licensing window:
   
   
   1. In the License expiry type drop-down menu, select PERPETUAL.
      
      
   2. Click on I accept the terms in the license agreement.
      
      
   3. Click OK.
      
      
3. The installation may take a minute or two. When it's done, click Finish.
   
   
4. In the Patch Application Wizard window, click Next.
   
   
5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
   
   
6. If the system prompts you to restart your computer, DO NOT restart, as the program will not install properly.  Instead, click No.
   
   
7. Continue working as usual.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured the McAfee VirusScan and Anti-Spyware programs.


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