McAfee VirusScan
Any of these methods will launch VirusScan.
VirusScan Central window
After launching VirusScan from the Internet Guard Dog Home screen, the
VirusScan Central window is displayed. The following main features are
available to use:
• Click Scan to start the default scan task immediately, or configure a scan
task that suits your needs (see Configuring VirusScan).
• Click Scheduler to launch the McAfee VirusScan Scheduler. This utility
enables you to configure and run unattended scan operations.
• Click Quarantine to display a list of quarantined files. The Quarantine
feature allows you to isolate an infected file in order to avoid spreading a
virus.
• Click Update to check for updated versions of VirusScan and DAT files.
VirusScan Classic window
After launching VirusScan Classic window, you can click Scan Now at the
right of the window to start the default scan task immediately, or configure a
scan task that suits your needs by clicking the tabs at the top of the window
and choosing options in each property page.
The menus at the top of the VirusScan window allow you to change some
aspects of the program's operation. You can:
• Save or restore default settings.
• Save new settings.
• Open the VirusScan activity log.
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Figure 6-8. VirusScan Classic window