System Requirements
	Operating System Requirements
	Updating VirusScan for Windows 9x
	Updating Data Files for VirusScan
	Receiving Additional Help

• IBM-compatible personal computer running one of the following operating systems: Windows Multiplatform (95/98/ME/NT/2000 Workstation), Mac OS, Linux, Solaris, Command Line (MSDOS), OS 2, Windows NT/2000 Server (Netshield) and Novell (Netshield)
   
• A blank 1.2MB or 1.44MB diskette to create a clean start-up diskette.

• VirusScan for Windows 95/98
  386 with at least 4MB of memory; 2.5MB of hard drive space
   
• VirusScan for Windows NT (workstations)
  CPU running Windows NT Workstation v3.5.1 or later; 4 MB of hard drive space
   
• VirusScan for OS/2
  386 or better with 4MB or memory; OS/2 v2.1 or later; 2.5MB of hard drive space

• How to save a download file.
  You will be prompted to save a file, and it will be important to remember where the file was saved. We suggest you place the file in a temporary, unused folder (directory).
   
• How to run the setup program.
  This step is really quite easy. During this step, note where the setup program is installing the program files. You may need this later.
   
• How to find files on your computer.
  Additionally, if you did not note the folder where the McAfee files were installed, you may be required to find the location where the install program placed the McAfee AV program.
   
• How to copy files.
  Additionally, you may be required to copy files from one folder to another.

1. Save the download file to a folder on your hard drive. Note the location where the file is saved. We recommend that you save the file to a temporary, unused (empty) folder. 
   
   
2. When the download is complete, double-click on the file that you just downloaded. This will extract the setup program and files needed for the new installation. 
   
   
3. Double-click the setup.exe file. This will begin the process of installing the McAfee program on your machine. 
   
   
4. Follow the install directions. Some areas to note:
   
   
   • If you are upgrading the McAfee Ani-Virus software, you may be prompted to uninstall the old software before continuing. If is not mandatory that you uninstall first, but it is recommended.
      
   • During the install setup, you will be prompted for typical or custom setup. You may want to select custom to review what McAfee options will be installed. Some people will want to deselect the ScreenScan option.
      
   • The setup program is from McAfee, and the data files (DAT) that come with the program may be out of date. After the install is complete, you may need to install the latest data (DAT) files.
      
5. When prompted to restart the machine, proceed and let the machine restart. 
   
   
6. Check to see that you have the most recent data (DAT) files.
   
   
   • Right-click on the V on the icon tray on your task bar.
      
   • Select About and note the Virus definitions version.
      
   • Check to see that the Virus Definition file is the same (last 4 digits) as the most recent version.

1. Download the file from this site. At the end of this document you can down load the file.
   
   
2. Decompress the file. This file is a self-extracting file which contains:
   
   
   • Scan.dat
   • clean.dat
   • names.dat
   • mcalyze.dat (version 3.x scan engines)
   • Some other less important files
      
3. Find the directories where the software is currently loaded. (Typically C:\MCAFEE\VIRUSCAN for Win 3.x users and \ProgramFiles\McAfee\VirusScanXX for Win 95 and Win NT users where XX is either 95 or NT respectively.) This will vary depending on the version of the software you currently have. 
   
   
4. Copy the new files (the three mentioned above) into the directory or directories overwriting the current (outdated) data files. 
   
   
5. Note: There may data files in more than one directory. If so, place the updated data files into each directory. To locate the files from Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, from the desktop click Start > Find > Files or Folders. Enter the name of the file you are looking for and click Find Now. For Windows 3.x and Windows NT versions before 4.0, use File Manager to locate these files. 
   
   
6. Reboot the computer so the changes take place immediately. 
   

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.