Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual

Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current

By registering with McAfee Anti-Virus you can receive free anti-virus software
updates for one year. Once you have registered, you will be able to simply download
the updates at any time. To register and begin downloading updates, complete the
following steps:
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NOTE: The McAfee VirusScan Launcher shows how many days have elapsed since the last update.
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Once the download is complete, your anti-virus software will be prepared to detect
the latest viruses. You should download updates at least once a month.
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From the Windows desktop, double-click the Compaq Support $ icon.
Double-click the McAfee VirusScan
will display.
Click the Update button. The Welcome to McAfee VirusScan! window is
displayed. Read the information on the screen.
Click the Update button. The Welcome to McAfee SecureCast Online! window
will display. Select Yes if you have access to the Internet, or select No if you do
not have an Internet connection.
Click Next. The User Registration Information window is displayed.
Enter your information in the User Identification and Additional Information
areas.
Click the Next button. The Online Activity Status window displays the status of
the download.
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icon. The McAfee VirusScan Launcher
Identifying and Removing Computer Viruses