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Installing McAfee Internet Security

Before you begin

McAfee distributes McAfee Internet Security 5.0 in two formats:

1As an archived file that you can download from the McAfee web site.

2On CD-ROM.

Although the method you use to transfer files from an archive obtained via download differs from the method you use to transfer files from a CD that is placed in your CD-ROM drive, the installation steps followed after that are the same for both distribution types. Review the system requirements shown below to verify that this software will run on your computer.

System requirements

To install this product, you require the following:

Desktop and notebook computers

nWindows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional.

nInternet Explorer 4.01, Service Pack 2 or higher required for Windows NT; IE 5.01 or later recommended.

n71 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.

n32 MB of RAM.

nAn Intel Pentium-class or compatible processor rated at 100 MHz or higher.

nCD-ROM drive.

nInternet access for product updating.

Additional requirements for wireless devices

McAfee Internet Security includes the latest version of McAfee VirusScan software. In order to fully protect your wireless device from viruses, trojans, and worms, etc., your wireless device requires the following:

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Contents

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