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McAfee 5 manual What File Guardian Does, Responding to File Guardian Alert Messages

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		Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security 5.0


	Use this option	If you ...

	Any credit card	w want to be warned before any number that resembles a
	number goes out.	credit card number is sent out over the Internet.

	These programs are	w want to see a list of what programs you have allowed to
	always allowed	automatically access the Internet. (A program is added
	access to the	to the list when you click Accept Always in the Internet
	Internet	access alert message.)
		If you change your mind, you can remove a program
		from the list. You will be warned the next time that
		program tries to access the Internet.

What File Guardian Does

File Guardian can protect files that contain your sensitive data from being opened, renamed, copied, moved, or deleted. For added protection, you can even encrypt files protected by File Guardian. McAfee Internet Security can also alert you if a program attempts one of the following potentially harmful activities:

nA program attempts to reformat your hard drive.

nAn ActiveX control attempts to delete files on your hard drive.

nAn ActiveX control attempts to scan files on your hard drive.

nA program attempts to access your system password files.

When McAfee Internet Security displays an alert message, you can decide if the program should be allowed to continue the operation or not.

Responding to File Guardian Alert Messages

McAfee Internet Security can display five different File Guardian-related alert messages. If you are using the default setting suggested by the Interview, you will only see: guarded file; ActiveX scan; ActiveX delete; and drive format messages.

Guarded File Alert Message

Using File Guardian, you can set which files to guard on your hard drive and what programs can be used to open the files. If an unauthorized application attempts to access a guarded file, McAfee Internet Security displays an alert message that tells you what application is trying to open which file.

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Contents

P R O D U C T G U I D E McAfee Internet SecurityV E R S I O N COPYRIGHT Issued August 2002 / Product GuideTRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS 2 Installing McAfee Internet Security Contents1 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security 3 Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security5 McAfee Firewall 7 Updating McAfee Internet Security 6 McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Featuresvi McAfee Internet Security IndexSecurity Welcome to McAfee InternetIntroduction Welcome to McAfee Internet Security What’s included with McAfee Internet Security?Product Guide What’s new in this release?10 McAfee Internet Security About this manualProtection from privacy threats McAfee Internet Security featuresProtection from security threats 12 McAfee Internet Security Protection from virus threatsBefore you begin Installing McAfee Internet SecuritySystem requirements Additional requirements for wireless devicesWindows CE or Pocket PC System requirements Palm OS and Palm requirementsSymbian EPOC System requirements Use the steps below to install your software Installation stepsStep 1 Close other software Troubleshooting installation problemsStep 2 Remove temporary files Step 3 Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Internet Security Getting Started with McAfeeIntroduction Product GuideStatus information The Title bar and Tool barTitle bar Tool barAbout Tasks Change user settingsMcAfee Firewall status nPrivacy settings The User Settings properties sheetnSecurity Settings nUser PreferencesView Activity Log Perform a Security ChecknParental Controls Set Startup Options Configuration AssistantOther Tasks About the McAfee list it is never sent to McAfee Software Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Self-AdministratingusersHow User Setup Works The Administrators passwordForgotten passwords Viewing Activity Logs Using McAfee VirusScan30 McAfee Internet Security Keep your program up-to-dateUsing the McAfee Guardian shortcut menu To retrieve your user name and password To add a new user name and passwordTo encrypt or decrypt files Using File EncryptionInternet Access Alert Message Security FeaturesWhat Gatekeeper Does Responding to Gatekeeper Alert MessagesProgram Starts Another Program Message Harmful Site Alert MessageIf you choose Then McAfee Internet SecurityAny Credit Card Number Goes Out Message Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings?If you choose Then McAfee Internet SecurityResponding to File Guardian Alert Messages What File Guardian DoesGuarded File Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert Message ActiveX Scan Alert MessageDrive 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 Allow always What Identity Protector Does Why should I change my Cookie Blocker settings?Responding to an Identity Protector Alert Message A Note About Passwords What Web Trail Cleaner DoesThen What Referer Filter Does Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert MessageProduct Guide 48 McAfee Internet Security Getting Started with McAfee Internet SecurityWhat’s new in this release? McAfee VirusScan Home EditionProduct Guide 50 McAfee Internet Security McAfee VirusScan Home EditionProduct Guide What comes with McAfee VirusScan?Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me operating system Product Guide Title bar Getting StartedTool bar 54 McAfee Internet SecurityHelp on this page About Tasks The Task paneAbout Advanced Tasks About the McAfee list Other McAfee VirusScan featuresThe VShield Tray Icon Windows Explorer plug-inVShield automatic protection settings About VShield ScannerSystem Scan E-mailScanUsing the VShield tray icon How to Start and Stop VShield ScannerHostile Activity Watch Kernel About Script StopperUsing the Windows Control Panel applet How to managing quarantined files Using QuarantineHow Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Safe & SoundDefining your backup strategy Where will you store the backup set?Product Guide Safe & Sound configurationEmergency disk creation How VirusScan protects your wireless device Using VirusScan With a Wireless DeviceIntroduction Hitachi Wireless DeviceMcAfee VirusScan Home Edition Operating SystemIntroduction McAfee FirewallWhat’s new in this release? Configuration SetupnImproved support for broadband connections OperationWhat other protection do I need? How is my PC at risk on the Internet?Product Guide What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? Getting Started with McAfee FirewallNetwork Control Settings The Configuration AssistantWelcome Screen Startup Options Access to sharesWhat’s happens next? Allowed applicationsThe Title bar and Tool bar The McAfee Firewall Home pageTitle bar Tool barStatus information Internet traffic settingsNetwork Traffic monitor McAfee Firewall statusThe Task pane About TasksAbout the McAfee list About Advanced TasksProduct Guide McAfee Firewall settings security check Other McAfee Firewall featuresPassword protection Home networking wizardHow to start Visual Trace McAfee Firewall ConfigurationsFirewall Communication Alert Messages Program configurationTo create a custom filtering rule Changing a program’s allowed state3Click Customize Table 5-4.Primary Functions Primary functionsRefining conditions System configurationSystem Activity Type Table 5-5.Default Settings for System ActivityDescription How to Configure the Intrusion Detection System McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection SystemAttack McAfee FirewallDescription RiskAttack McAfee FirewallDescription RiskAttack McAfee FirewallDescription RiskQuickClean Lite FeaturesMcAfee Internet Security’s Shared Clean your computer with QuickClean LiteMcAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features How to start QuickClean LiteIf you need help Securely delete files using McAfee Shredder McAfee ShredderShredder is easy to use 92 McAfee Internet Security Instant Updater features About Instant UpdaterUpdating McAfee Internet Security Why Do You Need to Update?Home page query ConfigurationContacting Customer Service and Technical Support ServiceProduct Support and Customer Emergency SupportContact addresses Emergency Telephone Numbers Virus definition renewal98 McAfee Internet Security Product Support and Customer ServiceNetworks and the Internet Internet Security and PrivacyTCP/IP Is the Subsystem The Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Why packets?Why does Internet privacy matter to me? About Privacy and Security on the WebPrivacy 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? 104 McAfee Internet Security How does encryption work?Nasty Applets Security on the WebTypes 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? Information about the items you add to the shopping basket is stored in a cookie on your computer because the Internet browser cannot retain information that you entered in one Internet page when you switch to another Internet page. The cookie saves information about your purchases and allows the site to create a final order form for you 110 McAfee Internet Security Internet Security and PrivacyPrivacy & Security Your McAfee Internet Security To-doListTips nBlock Web bugs MScan site content ratings and vocabulary TIPs Virus Detection and Prevention TipsTips Use a Firewall116 McAfee Internet Security Numerics IndexDATs Page Page Product Guide IndexApollo Contact Centre Customer Service McAfee Consumer ProductsUnits 2-6,Boucher Business Centre Apollo road, Belfast BT12 6 HP UK