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tip icon from crystal clear by everaldo - LGPLQuick Tip: Return to Step 1 if you have a different UH affiliation or operating system.

 

 

Step 2. What anti-virus software package do you need?

 

 For UH affiliates:

 

 Since you have a PC using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Window 7 or Windows 8, you will want to download McAfee AntiVirus Plus.

Step 3. Read and understand the installation instructions.

 Before you download the actual anti-virus software, please review the installation instructions.

WARNING: if you do not uninstall any existing anti-virus software before installing McAfee AntiVirus Plus, you will encounter serious problems that may require editing your registry or reinstalling Windows.

Step 4. Download the VirusScan anti-virus software

At this point, you will need to

  1. Go to the main Download Page
  2. Enter all required information, and select the software you have chosen above.
  3. Click on the "Submit" button
  4. Read the page that follows your submission and click on the appropriate link(s) to download the software. Be sure to make a note of which folder your downloaded files have been saved.

Go to the main Download Page(McAfee AntiVirus Plus)

Step 5. Install the VirusScan anti-virus software.

Locate and double-click on the appropriate application (.EXE) file you downloaded in Step 4 to begin the installation process for your VirusScan software. Be sure to carefully follow all the installation instructions you viewed in Step 3.

Step 6. Run AutoUpdate

Run VirusScan's AutoUpdate feature to update the software with any new available DAT updates.

Congratulations!

Your computer now should have maximum protection against viruses. Reminder: please be sure to use the AutoUpdate feature in your software to have the latest in protection.

Click Help on the upper right of the McAfee AntiVirus Plus home page. Click the help link under Help and Support for step-by-step information on using your software.

If you have problems with the software, you may contact the ITS Help Desk at Help Desk or phone 956-8883 (neighbor islands: (800) 558-2669) for assistance.

 

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Article ID: 1250
Created: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 4:52pm
Modified: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 2:50pm