Chapter 6 Identifying And Removing Computer Viruses; Recognising A Computer Virus; Using Mcafee Anti-Virus Software; Scanning For Viruses - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7480 Reference Manual

Identifying and Removing Computer
Chapter 6

Recognising a Computer Virus

A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs. Your
computer can become "infected" with a virus when you open a contaminated
program or file. Some signs that your computer may be infected include:

Using McAfee Anti-Virus Software

Install the MC after Anti-Virus Software from you Quick Restore CD under the
custom Option. Your Internet PC is equipped with anti-virus software. Scanning your
computer for viruses is an important part of keeping your files safe from becoming
infected with computer viruses. However, hundreds of new viruses are created each
month, so you should update the anti-virus tool often.
Scanning for
To configure and perform a virus scan of your diskettes, your local hard drive, or a
Viruses network drive, complete the following steps:
1.
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3. Click Scan. The McAfee VirusScan window is displayed. If you want to perform
4. Select the Where & What tab. The C:\ drive, your local hard drive, is the
5. Select the Include Subfolders option, if you want to scan the subfolders.
Identifying and Removing Computer Viruses
Viruses
Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing on your screen
Hard drive, memory, or software error messages
Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason
Strange responses to commands
Sharp decrease in system performance or program speed
From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Programs, then McAfee.
Double-click the McAfee VirusScan
displayed.
an Advanced Scan, refer to the Perform an Advanced On-Demand Scan in the
McAfee on-line Help.
default. If you want to scan a different drive, click Browse and select another
drive letter.
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icon. The VirusScan Launcher is
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