User Guide

User’s Guide 33
McAfee VirusScan
The Network Associates SecureCast service provides a convenient method
you can use to receive the latest virus definition(.DAT) file updates
automatically, as they become available, without your having to download
them.
NOTE: To update the McAfee VirusScan software installed on your
computer, click the update button in the M cAfee Office main window.
M a ke sure that your PC is connected to the internet prior to perfo rm ing
this task.
Starting the VirusScan application
You can start the VirusScan applicationin its own window, or as part of a
scheduled scan t ask. T he method you choose d epends on what sort of scan
operation you want to run. When you first start it , the ap p lica tion window
opensso thatyoucanmake changestoits configuration.YoumustclickScan
Now or Run Now in a separate step to start an actualscan operation.
Displaying the VirusScan application main window
Follow these steps:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to Programs,thentoMcAfee
Office. Next, choose McAfee VirusScan.
The VirusScan m ain window appears.