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Updating your virus definitions
McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install
them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your
virus definitions.
To update your virus definitions:
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extend your subscription.
Configuring McAfee VirusScan
You can configure McAfee VirusScan to perform a virus scan at certain times and on certain drives
on your computer. You can also configure the types of files that it scans for.
To configure McAfee VirusScan:
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Click Scan. McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that
it finds. When McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items
detected and removed from your computer.
Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee
SecurityCenter opens.
Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for updates.
Important
To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must
Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee
SecurityCenter opens.