Quick Reference Guide

CHAPTER 10: Protecting your computer
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Using McAfee SecurityCenter
Scanning for and removing viruses
To scan for and remove viruses:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee
SecurityCenter opens.
2 Click Scan. McAfee scans your computer for viruses and automatically removes any that
it finds. When McAfee is finished scanning, the program displays a summary of the items
detected and removed from your computer.
Updating your virus definitions
McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install
them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your
virus definitions.
To update your virus definitions:
1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee SecurityCenter. McAfee
SecurityCenter opens.
3 Click Update. The McAfee SecurityCenter checks for updates.
Important
To update McAfee SecurityCenter after the subscription period expires, you must
extend your subscription.