Tips to maintaining your computer and its software | McAfee 5

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nIf you allow your computer to run 24 hours per day, then configure your Firewall to block communication while you are away from the desk.

nCheck for an update your software frequently, and configure it to notify you if there is an update available.

nReview your activity logs periodically. If the logs display suspicious activity, or frequent violations, investigate the activity.

Tips to maintaining your computer and its software

nAfter you install your software, register it immediately. Updates, bug fixes, and patches could have been released after the installation CD was placed in the box.

nConfigure the program to automatically notify you when product updates are available for download.

nDownload and install updates upon their availability. Updates include patches, fixes, updates to DATs (virus definition files), content, and the virus scan engine itself.

nConfigure your Internet security programs to start as Windows starts, especially if your computer maintains and "always on" Internet connection.

nDo not share, misplace, or forget the Administrator profile password. Lost passwords could render your software and computer ineffective; and you may not be able to access the files that you created and you stored in your computer.

nSchedule tasks. For example, if you want to scan your computer's 60-gigabyte hard disk for viruses, you may just want to consider scheduling the scan at a time when the computer is running, however, not in use.

nScan you computer for viruses and run security and firewall checkups on a regular basis. Whether you are scanning for security, privacy, or firewall weaknesses, if you use your computer and the Internet daily, then you should run checkups routinely.

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McAfee Internet Security Copyright Contents McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee Firewall Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List McAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesUpdating McAfee Internet Security Index 117 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security Introduction What’s included with McAfee Internet Security? What’s new in this release? About this manual McAfee Internet Security and your online connection Protection from security threats McAfee Internet Security featuresProtection from privacy threats Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks Protection from virus threats Installing McAfee Internet Security Additional requirements for wireless devicesBefore you begin System requirements Symbian Epoc System requirements Installation steps Use the steps below to install your software Remove temporary files Troubleshooting installation problemsClose other software Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Title bar and Tool bar Status informationTitle bar Tool bar McAfee Firewall status Change user settingsAbout Tasks User Settings properties sheet Privacy settingsSecurity Settings User Preferences Parental Controls Perform a Security CheckView Activity Log Configuration Assistant Set Startup OptionsOther Tasks Activity log tab Description About the McAfee list Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security How the McAfee Internet Security Administrator Works Self-Administrating users Administrators password How User Setup WorksForgotten passwords Please do not lose or forget the Administrators password Log Type Description Using McAfee VirusScanViewing Activity Logs Keep your program up-to-date Responding to McAfee Internet Security Alert Messages Using Browser Buddy to manage your web site passwordsUsing the McAfee Guardian shortcut menu To add a new user name and password To retrieve your user name and password Using File Encryption To encrypt or decrypt files Security Features Internet Access Alert MessageWhat Gatekeeper Does Responding to Gatekeeper Alert Messages If you choose Then McAfee Internet Security Harmful Site Alert MessageProgram Starts Another Program Message Use this option If you Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings?Any Credit Card Number Goes Out Message Guarded File Alert Message What File Guardian DoesResponding to File Guardian Alert Messages ActiveX Scan Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert Message Why should I change my File Guardian settings? Drive Format Alert Message What Password Manager Does Responding to a Cookie Blocker Alert Message Privacy FeaturesWhat Cookie Blocker Does You can respond to the alert message in the following ways If you Then choose this option Why should I change my Cookie Blocker settings?What Identity Protector Does If you Then use this option Why should I change my Identity Protector settings?Responding to an Identity Protector Alert Message If your browser uses What Web Trail Cleaner DoesThen What Referer Filter Does Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert MessageWhy should I change my Web Trail Cleaner settings? Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition What comes with McAfee VirusScan? McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition Getting Started Status information About Advanced Tasks Task paneAbout Tasks Other McAfee VirusScan features About the McAfee listVShield Tray Icon Windows Explorer plug-in VShield automatic protection settings About VShield ScannerSystem Scan Mail Scan How to Start and Stop VShield Scanner Using the VShield tray iconHostile Activity Watch Kernel About Script Stopper Using the Windows Control Panel applet Using Quarantine How to managing quarantined files How Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Defining your backup strategyWhere will you store the backup set? Safe & Sound Safe & Sound configuration How often should you or safe & sound make these backups? EMCLEAN.DAT EMNAMES.DAT EMSCAN.DAT Emergency disk creation Introduction Using VirusScan With a Wireless DeviceHow VirusScan protects your wireless device Hitachi McAfee Firewall What’s new in this release? Frequently asked questions How McAfee Firewall works How is my PC at risk on the Internet? What other protection do I need? Getting Started with McAfee Firewall What network devices does McAfee Firewall support?What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? How can I still be harassed, even with McAfee Firewall? Welcome Screen Configuration AssistantNetwork Control Settings Access to shares Startup Options Allowed applications What’s happens next? McAfee Firewall Home Title bar and Tool barTitle bar Tool bar Internet traffic settings Status information McAfee Firewall status Network Traffic monitorTask pane If the McAfee Firewall status Then Message is About Advanced Tasks Other McAfee Firewall features McAfee Firewall settings security checkPassword protection Home networking wizard McAfee Firewall Configurations How to start Visual Trace Program configuration Firewall Communication Alert Messages How to customize filtering rules for a specific program To view and configure the current list of trusted programsChanging a program’s allowed state To create a custom filtering rule Primary functions Button DescriptionWhat do you want this rule to do? dialog You can choose to Refining conditions System configurationUse the steps below to control your System settings Default Settings for System Activity System Activity Type Description How to Configure the Intrusion Detection System McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection System Common attacks recognized by IDS Attack Description Risk Factor McAfee Firewall McAfee Firewall McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features QuickClean LiteClean your computer with QuickClean Lite How QuickClean Lite works How to start QuickClean Lite If you need help Shredder is easy to use Securely delete files using McAfee ShredderMcAfee Shredder TIP About Instant Updater Instant Updater featuresWhy Do You Need to Update? Updating McAfee Internet Security Configuration Home page query Product Support and Customer Service Contact addresses Country Telephone Number Virus definition renewalEmergency Telephone Numbers Product Support and Customer Service TCP/IP Is the Subsystem Internet Security and PrivacyNetworks and the Internet Why packets? Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Why does Internet privacy matter to me? About Privacy and Security on the WebPrivacy on the Web Who is snooping? What can I do to keep my stuff safe? Snooping and SniffingWeb Servers and Firewalls How can I tell if a Web site is secure? If SSL is so great, what is the problem?What about authentication? How does encryption work? Nasty Applets Can I prevent programs from accessing the Internet?Security on the Web Are viruses really that dangerous? Computer Viruses and the WebTypes of Viruses How can my PC become infected with a virus? What are cookies and how are they used? Frequently Asked Questions About Internet PrivacyWhat information do Web sites collect about me? Internet Security and Privacy Internet Security and Privacy Tips Your McAfee Internet Security To-do ListPrivacy & Security Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Virus Detection and Prevention Tips Use a Firewall Tips to maintaining your computer and its software Index Numerics 102 20, 54 24, 56 Index 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 U K