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Installing VirusScan
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Software
Before you begin
McAfee distributes VirusScan software in two ways: 1) as an archived file that
you can download from the McAfee website; and 2) on CD-ROM. Although
the method you use to transfer VirusScan files from an archive you download
differs from the method you use to transfer files from a CD-ROM you place in
your CD-ROM drive, the installation steps you follow after that are the same
for both distribution types. Review the system requirements shown below to
verify that VirusScan software will run on your system, then move to
"Preparing to install VirusScan software" on page 14.
System requirements
VirusScan software will install and run on any IBM PC or PC-compatible
computer equipped with:
• A processor equivalent to at least an Intel Pentium-class or compatible
processor. McAfee recommends an Intel Pentium processor or Celeron
processor running at a minimum of 166 MHz.
• A CD-ROM drive. If you downloaded your copy of VirusScan software,
this is an optional item.
• At least 16MB of free hard disk space.
• At least 16MB of free random-access memory (RAM). McAfee recommends
at least 20MB.
• Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT
Workstation v4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows 2000
Professional. McAfee recommends that you also have Microsoft Internet
Explorer v4.0.1 or later installed, particularly if your system runs any
Windows 95 version.
Other recommendations
To take full advantage of VirusScan software's automatic update features, you
should have an Internet connection, either through your local-area network, or
via a high-speed modem and an Internet service provider.
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