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McAfee Virus Protection Installation Instruction


The University of Detroit Mercy
ITS McAfee virus protection download and licensing information

McAfee Virus Protection is an anti-virus program that scans and actively protects your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware and hybrid attacks. For the benefit of UDM students and their personal computers, the University is providing a 12 month license to help easily manage infections and attacks on their computers.

What are the minimum requirements for installing the program on my computer?

  • Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
  • 32 MB of RAM
  • Minimum 38 MB free disk space
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Why is it important to back up data files on my computer?

Before installation of McAfee Virus Protection Software make sure to backup all important files on your computer using either FTP or another file storage method. This is essential because anytime you install new software there is the chance that it may cause problems that affect your computer negatively. Regular backup of files should be a routine process for all users.

Should I uninstall my other virus protection software?

Possibly. If you purchased a full-fledged virus protection package and have it configured for active protection and daily updates you need not install this new version.

If you have a trial version or shareware version of a virus protection application, please refer to the Uninstall instructions for the package installed on your computer. Typically, you will use the Add/Remove Control Panel to remove the program.

Failing to un-install your existing virus protection before proceeding to install the new version may produce unexpected results.

It seems logical that running two virus protection programs on the same computer makes a safer computing environment. However, multiple virus programs step over each other and do not coexist well.

Where should I go to download the software?

http://it.udmercy.edu/av-license

Follow the link to the Anti-Virus download page. To honor our license agreement, our UDM McAfee Antivirus installer may only be downloaded from an on-campus, networked computer (this includes dorms.)


Why should I read and accept the license agreement?

Reading the license agreement explains the lawful usage of the software. Once you have read the license agreement you must fill in your name and University email address, then click "yes" to accept the agreement and continue the installation.

If you choose not to accept the license agreement, you will not be allowed to download the application.

How do I install the McAfee VirusScan Protection?

Before proceeding, please note that the virus protection is being distributed using a "silent" install package. A silent install package will install the program, automatically upgrade, and configure the product to the preferred settings. Specifically, the UDM silent install will configure McAfee for daily, random updates, auto-scanning, and auto-cleaning of your computer. If you leave your computer on, this will happen at a random time during the day. If you turn your computer off, the update and scan will occur five minutes after the computer has been turned on. Updates will only occur when the computer is connected to the network. Users may change the frequency through the Virus Console once installed.

To install the UDM Virus Protection Silent Install package:

  • Save all open documents and close all open programs.

  • Click Continue on the license page, and the file download box will appear momentarily.

  • Click Save, saving to your desktop is an easy way to get to the software. Depending on the speed of your computer it may take a few minutes to download the software for installation.

  • Once the software installation has downloaded on your computer, double click on the "McAfee 8.0i UDM" application and a box will appear like this: Click Start.

  • Next, double-click on Setup to begin the silent download. The following screen will appear for the first minute of the install process and the disappear.

  • Setup will install the software and will automatically restart your computer once done installing. In some rare instances a warning message may be displayed regarding "logging" halfway through the silent install which you should acknowledge to continue the installation process.

  • The entire installation will take between 10 and 15 minutes depending on your computer speed; do not restart your computer during the silent install process, it will automatically restart once the installation is finished. Advanced users may wish to view the Task Manager tab to monitor the installation.

  • After the computer has restarted, McAfee VirusScan will automatically load and begin protecting your computer. This should be evident through the "VShield" icon in your taskbar.

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 users may encounter a message stating Virus Protection has been changed or installed. In the dialog box, please choose to confirm this is accurate when prompted.

  • To keep your desktop clean, feel free to delete the 13 install files placed on your desktop during step 4. If you need to download the program again you may do so.

First Use after the Automatic Reboot

Your "first use" of the program should be to scan your entire hard drive and clean any infected files that presently exist.

To do this, follow these steps:

  • Right Click on the Vshield icon located on your systems tray.


  • Click VirusScan Console.
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  • Right Click on the "Scan All Fixed Disks" option and choose Start.

  • If a virus is found it can be quarantined or deleted.

If you need any assistance with installing or using McAfee Virus Protection Software you can contact the Helpdesk:

Call us at (313) 993-1500 or email us at: helpdesk@udmercy.edu

For more information about McAfee, feel free to visit their site at:
http://www.mcafee.com or
http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/us/products/mcafee/antivirus/desktop/vs.htm

Users who graduate may continue to use the virus protection, as installed, after leaving the University, however, updates and upgrades are only legally available if proper licensing has been acquired.

Returning students for the AY05-06 year as well as new students will be able to download a 12 month version after August 15, 2005.
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