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Definition with optionsCommand-line
value
Prompts the user for action when an unwanted program is detected and the primary action
has failed.
PROMPTA2
Sets the size of the alert log, in Megabytes.RPTSIZE
Runs the scan. Does not display the properties dialog box.START
Launches the on-demand scanner task specified in the VirusScan Console. Requires additional
parameter specifying the specified task ID as recorded in the registry at:
hkey_local_machine_\software\McAfee\Desktop\Protection\Tasks.
TASK
Launches the scanner without making the user interface dialog visible.UINONE
Update task command-line options
VirusScan Enterprise uses MCUPDATE.EXE to perform update tasks. You can use the same
executable command MCUPDATE from the command line, or as part of a batch file, to run update
tasks.
The MCUPDATE syntax does not require any specific order in its elements, except that you
cannot separate a property and its value. The syntax consists of:
• File name — The name of the executable file: MCUPDATE.EXE .
• Options — The option is preceded by a forward slash (/) character and is not case-sensitive.
The command format is:
MCUPDATE [/<type> [/TASK <guid>]] [/option].
NOTE: In the previous format, <type> can be ROLLBACKDATS or UPDATE.
The /TASK clause is optional. If you use it however, you must also specify an update task ID
(guid). The task ID you select must be for an update or a rollback DATs task. Do not select to
scan ID. If you do not specify a task ID, the default update task is used. Task IDs are located
at: hkey_local_machine\SOFTWARE\McAfee\DesktopProtection\Tasks\
The /option clause is not required. To perform a silent update task, use /QUIET.
NOTE: The /QUIET option is not supported for use with the rollback DATs task. This example
performs a silent update task: MCUPDATE /UPDATE /QUIET.
Update task options
DefinitionCommand-line
option
Rolls the current DAT file back to the last backed up version.ROLLBACKDATS
Performs an update of the DAT file, scanning engine, product, or extra.dat.UPDATE
Launches the AutoUpdate or rollback DATs task specified in the VirusScan Console. Requires
an additional parameter to specify the task ID as recorded in the registry at:
/TASK
hkey_local_machine\software\McAfee\DesktopProtection\Tasks
Performs the task silently./QUIET
Appendix
Using the command line with VirusScan Enterprise
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