Note:
We recommend that you always scan diskettes that you are introducing to your system.
Using McAfee VirusScan
A computer virus is a program that attaches itself to another program on the computer, and spreads from one program to another. If transmitted unnoticed, viruses can damage data, cause computers to crash, or display bothersome or offensive messages. Some viruses can go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are tied to a certain time or date before they become active.
McAfee VirusScan is a program that helps you protect your system from computer viruses. Each time you start your system, McAfee VirusScan scans your hard disk drive for viruses that could be potentially harmful to your system.
If you are using diskettes to transfer information to your system, you can run the McAfee VirusScan software on the diskette to check it before copying files from it to your system.
To scan a diskette
1.Place the diskette in the diskette drive.
2.Click Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan, and VirusScan.
3.Change the C: drive setting to A: and click All Files.
4.Click Scan Now.
VirusScan scans the diskette. If it finds a virus, it alerts you with on- screen instructions for removing it.
42 Using Your Gateway Solo™ 5150 Multimedia Notebook
