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You can respond to the alert message in the following ways:

If you choose ...	Then McAfee Internet Security ...

Not this time	w Stops the ActiveX control from running this time.
	If you change your mind, reload the page in your
	browser and click Allow this time the next time McAfee
	Internet Security displays its ActiveX delete message.

This time only	w Permits the ActiveX control to delete files just this time.

Drive Format Alert Message

When a format command is started, McAfee Internet Security doesn’t know whether you told your PC to format a Zip disk or whether a rogue ActiveX control has started to format your hard disk. You know that this activity is legitimate when you start the formatting command or if you know that a program you are using needs to format a hard disk (or a Zip or Jaz disk).

When McAfee Internet Security detects a format command, it displays an alert message that tells you which program started the format command.

If you don’t know why your disk is being formatted, note the name of the program in the alert message and then turn off your computer using its power switch. If the program has the letters OCX as part of its name, it is an ActiveX control. Do not restart your browser until you have run a Security CheckUp and removed the suspicious ActiveX control from your PC.

Click Continue if you want the program to format your disk.

Why should I change my File Guardian settings?

You may want to change your settings under the following circumstances:

Use this option	If you ...

ActiveX scans my	w want to be warned when an ActiveX control looks
drive	through the files on your PC.
	This may happen legitimately if the control needs to find
	a file to use. If you are concerned, check with the site
	that sent you the control.

ActiveX deletes files	w want to be warned when an ActiveX control deletes a
from my drive	files.
	This may happen legitimately if the control is deleting
	older or temporary files that it uses. If you are
	concerned, check with the site that sent you the control.

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McAfee Internet Security P R O D U C T G U I D EV E R S I O N Issued August 2002 / Product Guide COPYRIGHTTRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS 3 Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Contents2 Installing McAfee Internet Security 1 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security5 McAfee Firewall 7 Updating McAfee Internet Security 6 McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Featuresvi McAfee Internet Security IndexWelcome to McAfee Internet SecurityIntroduction 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 manualMcAfee Internet Security features Protection from privacy threatsProtection from security threats 12 McAfee Internet Security Protection from virus threatsAdditional requirements for wireless devices Installing McAfee Internet SecurityBefore you begin System requirementsPalm OS and Palm requirements Windows CE or Pocket PC System requirementsSymbian EPOC System requirements Use the steps below to install your software Installation stepsTroubleshooting installation problems Step 1 Close other softwareStep 2 Remove temporary files Step 3 Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Product Guide Getting Started with McAfeeInternet Security IntroductionTool bar The Title bar and Tool barStatus information Title barChange user settings About TasksMcAfee Firewall status nUser Preferences The User Settings properties sheetnPrivacy settings nSecurity SettingsPerform a Security Check View Activity LognParental Controls Configuration Assistant Set Startup OptionsOther Tasks About the McAfee list it is never sent to McAfee Software Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Self-AdministratingusersThe Administrators password How User Setup WorksForgotten 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 EncryptionResponding to Gatekeeper Alert Messages Security FeaturesInternet Access Alert Message What Gatekeeper DoesThen McAfee Internet Security Harmful Site Alert MessageProgram Starts Another Program Message If you chooseThen McAfee Internet Security Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings?Any Credit Card Number Goes Out Message If you chooseWhat File Guardian Does Responding to File Guardian Alert MessagesGuarded 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 Privacy Features What Cookie Blocker DoesResponding 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 What Web Trail Cleaner Does A Note About PasswordsThen What Referer Filter Does Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert MessageProduct Guide 48 McAfee Internet Security Getting Started with McAfee Internet SecurityMcAfee VirusScan Home Edition What’s new in this release?Product 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 54 McAfee Internet Security Getting StartedTitle bar Tool barHelp on this page The Task pane About TasksAbout Advanced Tasks Windows Explorer plug-in Other McAfee VirusScan featuresAbout the McAfee list The VShield Tray IconE-mailScan About VShield ScannerVShield automatic protection settings System ScanAbout Script Stopper How to Start and Stop VShield ScannerUsing the VShield tray icon Hostile Activity Watch KernelUsing the Windows Control Panel applet How to managing quarantined files Using QuarantineWhere will you store the backup set? Safe & SoundHow Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Defining your backup strategyProduct Guide Safe & Sound configurationEmergency disk creation Using VirusScan With a Wireless Device How VirusScan protects your wireless deviceIntroduction Operating System Wireless DeviceHitachi McAfee VirusScan Home EditionMcAfee Firewall IntroductionWhat’s new in this release? Operation SetupConfiguration nImproved support for broadband connectionsHow is my PC at risk on the Internet? What other protection do I need?Product Guide What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? Getting Started with McAfee FirewallThe Configuration Assistant Network Control SettingsWelcome Screen Startup Options Access to sharesWhat’s happens next? Allowed applicationsTool bar The McAfee Firewall Home pageThe Title bar and Tool bar Title barStatus information Internet traffic settingsAbout Tasks McAfee Firewall statusNetwork Traffic monitor The Task paneAbout Advanced Tasks About the McAfee listProduct Guide Home networking wizard Other McAfee Firewall featuresMcAfee Firewall settings security check Password protectionHow to start Visual Trace McAfee Firewall ConfigurationsFirewall Communication Alert Messages Program configurationChanging a program’s allowed state To create a custom filtering rule3Click Customize Table 5-4.Primary Functions Primary functionsRefining conditions System configurationTable 5-5.Default Settings for System Activity System Activity TypeDescription How to Configure the Intrusion Detection System McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection SystemRisk McAfee FirewallAttack DescriptionRisk McAfee FirewallAttack DescriptionRisk McAfee FirewallAttack DescriptionClean your computer with QuickClean Lite FeaturesQuickClean Lite McAfee Internet Security’s SharedHow to start QuickClean Lite McAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesIf you need help McAfee Shredder Securely delete files using McAfee ShredderShredder is easy to use 92 McAfee Internet Security Why Do You Need to Update? About Instant UpdaterInstant Updater features Updating McAfee Internet SecurityHome page query ConfigurationEmergency Support ServiceContacting Customer Service and Technical Support Product Support and CustomerContact addresses Emergency Telephone Numbers Virus definition renewal98 McAfee Internet Security Product Support and Customer ServiceInternet Security and Privacy Networks and the InternetTCP/IP Is the Subsystem The Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Why packets?Who is snooping? About Privacy and Security on the WebWhy does Internet privacy matter to me? Privacy on the WebSnooping and Sniffing Web Servers and FirewallsWhat can I do to keep my stuff safe? If SSL is so great, what is the problem? What about authentication?How can I tell if a Web site is secure? 104 McAfee Internet Security How does encryption work?Nasty Applets Security on the WebComputer Viruses and the Web Types of VirusesAre viruses really that dangerous? How can my PC become infected with a virus? Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Privacy What information do Web sites collect about me?What 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 PrivacyYour McAfee Internet Security To-doList Privacy & SecurityTips 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 road, Belfast BT12 6 HP UK Customer Service McAfee Consumer ProductsApollo Contact Centre Units 2-6,Boucher Business Centre