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Downloading and Installing McAfee VirusScan
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To download McAfee VirusScan virus protection on a Windows PC, use the following instructions:

  1. 1. Go to CMU's "Software Download Center" Web page:
    http://www.oit.cmich.edu/secured/helpdesk_download_ctr.asp

    Log in using your CMU Global ID and password.
     
  2. Under the heading Windows PC Virus Protection, click appropriate version for your operating system to begin downloading:

    Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista: VirusScan Enterprise (Version 8.5i)
    Windows 95/98/ME: VirusScan Multiplatform (Version 4.5.1)

    Log in using your Global ID and password.
     
  3. 3. If prompted to "Run/Open" or "Save", click the Save button, and save the file to your Desktop.
     
  4. 4. The file that is downloaded is in a compressed ZIP format and must be expanded before the installation can proceed. While Windows XP has built in ZIP support, users of other versions of Windows will need to download a third-party application such as WinZip (http://www.winzip.com/)

To decompress:

Windows Vista (without WinZip installed):

  1. Double-click the VSE850LML file on your desktop
  2. From the menu toolbar, click the Extract all files button
  3. From the Extraction Wizard window, click the Extract button
  4. Windows will automatically select a folder to extract the files to. Click the Next button
  5. The files will be decompressed. This process could take a few minutes, dependant on the speed of your computer
  6. Proceed with the installation instructions for McAfee VirusScan 8.5i for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista
     

Windows XP (without WinZip installed):

  1. Double-click the VSE850LML file on your desktop
  2. From the File menu, click Extract All
  3. From the Extraction Wizard window, click the Next button
  4. Windows will automatically select a folder to extract the files to. Click the Next button
  5. The files will be decompressed. This process could take a few minutes, dependant on the speed of your computer
  6. After the extraction is complete, check the Show extracted files checkbox (if it isn’t already) and click Finish
  7. Proceed with the installation instructions for McAfee VirusScan 8.5i for Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista

All versions of Windows with WinZip installed:

  1. Double-click the ZIP file you downloaded to your desktop (VSE850LML for Windows NT/2000/XP, VSC451LENS for Windows 9x/ME)
  2. If the "WinZip Wizard" opens, click the WinZip Classic button
  3. Click the Action menu, and then click Extract
  4. Select your Desktop as the "Extract To:" location, and then create a new folder called "VirusScan" to which the files will be extracted to
  5. Be certain to select the "All files/folders in archive" option
  6. Click the Extract button
  7. Once the extraction is complete, close WinZip
  8. From your desktop, double-click the new "VirusScan" folder
  9. Proceed with the installation instructions for McAfee for your operating system

Installing McAfee VirusScan 8.5i (Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista)

  1. Double-click Setup to begin installation
  2. If you are prompted to remove an older version of VirusScan before continuing, select Yes
  3. Once the VirusScan Wizard appears, choose Next
  4. Choose 2 year subscription in the drop-down menu located under License expiry type. Accept the license agreement then click OK
  5. If prompted due to an older version of McAfee, uncheck the preserve settings box, then select Next
  6. Make sure Typical is selected then click Next
  7. Make sure Standard Protection is selected and click Next
  8. Select Install
  9. Click the Finish button.
  10. A reminder will appear, indicating that the network driver was installed but is not yet loaded. Click the Ok button
  11. Restart your computer

Installing McAfee VirusScan 4.5.1 (Windows 95/98/ME)

  1. Double-click Setup to begin installation
  2. Once the McAfee Setup screen loads, choose Next
  3. Choose the radio button to agree with the license agreement, then click Next
  4. Uncheck the "preserve scan settings" option, then click Next
  5. Choose "Typical Installation" (if necessary), then click Next
  6. Click Install
  7. Make sure to keep all boxes checked on the Completing McAfee Virus Scan Setup screen, then click Next
  8. Keep the checkmark in the box stating, "Start VirusScan". Click Finish
  9. Go to Start>Programs>Network Associates>VirusScan Console
  10. Double click on AutoUpdate
  11. 11. Select the Schedule tab
  12. Place a checkmark in the box to the left of Enable
  13. Choose "Daily" from the list of Run options
  14. Click OK and close the VirusScan Console
  15. Restart your computer
 

Receiving Additional Help
For additional information about information contained in this Quick Guide, please contact the Help Desk at 774-3662 or email helpdesk@cmich.edu.

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