User Guide

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User’s Guide 27
2Installing VirusScan
Software
Before you begin
McAfee VirusScan Software distributes VirusScan software in two ways: 1) as
an archived file that you can download from the McAfee Web site; and 2) on
CD-ROM. Although the method you use to transfer VirusScan files from an
archive you download differs from the method you use to transfer files from
a CD-ROM you place in your CD-ROM drive, the installation steps you follow
after that are the same for both distribution types. Review the system
requirements to verify that VirusScan software will run on your system.
System requirements
VirusScan software will install and run on any IBM PC or PC-compatible
computer equipped with:
• A processor equivalent to at least an Intel Pentium-class or compatible
processor. McAfee VirusScan Software recommends an Intel Pentium
processor or Celeron processor running at a minimum of 166 MHz.
• A CD-ROM drive. If you downloaded your copy of VirusScan software,
this is an optional item.
• At least 16MB of free hard disk space.
• At least 16MB of free random-access memory (RAM). McAfee VirusScan
Software recommends at least 20MB.
• Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT
Workstation v4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows 2000
Professional. McAfee VirusScan Software recommends that you also have
Microsoft Internet Explorer v4.0.1 or later installed, particularly if your
system runs any Windows 95 version.
Other recommendations
To take full advantage of VirusScan software’s automatic update features, you
should have an Internet connection via a high-speed modem and an Internet
service provider.