Installing Virusscan - Acer AcerPower Flex4000 Series User Manual

4.6.1

Installing VirusScan

To install the McAfee VirusScan utility:
1. Invoke the Acer Software Installer from the Windows desktop, or from the Acer
Resource CD.
2. Click McAfee VirusScan.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
4.6.2 Updating VirusScan Data Files
New viruses (and variants of old ones) are constantly appearing and circulating within the
computer community. McAfee updates the VirusScan programs regularly  usually
monthly, but more often if many new viruses appear. Each new version detects and
removes as many as 100 to 200 new viruses, and may add new features to the VirusScan
product. To find out what's new in your release, read the WHATSNEW.TXT text file
shipped with this product.
VirusScan's new SecureCast component gives you several options for keeping your
installation up-to-date, with varying levels of user interaction. One option, which uses
BackWeb's Internet "push" technology, automatically updates your installation on a
regular basis. If you choose this option, you will install BackWeb's client software, which
will perform invisible downloads of updates whenever you are connected to the Internet.
If you are not connected long enough for a full download at one time, the software will
automatically piece out the work and notify you when a complete update package has
arrived.
You can also wait until VirusScan warns you it is time to update, and use the convenient
one-button electronic update option available at that time. Or you can choose to update
your files manually at any time by following the procedure below.
SecureCast is available from the McAfee Web Site at:
http://www.mcafee.com
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