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Activate your copy of the software.
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Renew the subscription or buy more licenses.
How the icon indicates the status of the client software
The appearance of the icon changes to indicate the status of the client software. Hold your cursor over
the icon to display a message describing the current condition.
This icon...
About the console
Check the protection status and access the features of the client software through the console.
To display the console, use one of these methods:
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Double-click the Total Protection Service icon in the system tray.
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Click the icon, then select Open Console.
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Click Start | Programs | McAfee | Managed Services | Total Protection Service.
The basic console displays the status of the protection features installed on the computer.
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Detected risks are highlighted in red. Click Fix to resolve the risk.
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To access product features and perform tasks, click Action Menu, then select from the options:
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Product Details — Display the full console with links to features and tasks.
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Scan Computer — Select a scan target and begin scanning for threats.
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Set Connection Type — Specify the type of network the computer connects to. This determines
which communications firewall protection allows to access the computer.
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View Application List — Specify applications that are allowed to access the Internet or blocked.
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Admin Login — Log on as an administrator to access administrative features. Requires site
administrator credentials.
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View Help — Display online help.
The client features you can access are determined by policy options
assigned to the computer.
...indicates:
Total Protection Service is active and there are no issues to be aware of.
An update is in progress. Do not interrupt your Internet or LAN
connection; do not log off your computer.
One of these conditions exists:
• Your Total Protection Service subscription is expired. Renew it or
contact your administrator.
• Your pre-installed or trial subscription is not activated.
• Firewall protection is disabled.
• The last update failed to complete. Check your Internet or LAN
connection and perform a manual update (click the icon, then select
Update Now).
• On-access scanning is disabled.
McAfee Total Protection Service 5.1.5 Product Guide
Using the Client Software
How to access the client software
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