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McAfee VirusScan Home Edition

About VShield Scanner

The VShield scanner has unique capabilities that make it an integral part of the VirusScan comprehensive anti-virus software security package. These capabilities include:

nOn-access scanning: This means that the scanner looks for viruses in files that you open, copy, save, or otherwise modify, and files that you read from or write to floppy disks and network drives. It therefore can detect and stop viruses as soon as they appear on your system, including those that arrive via e-mail. This means you can make the VShield scanner both your first line of anti-virus defense, and your backstop protection in between each scan operation that you perform. The VShield scanner detects viruses in memory and as they attempt to execute from within infected files.

nAutomatic operation: The VShield scanner integrates with a range of browser software and e-mail client applications. VShield Scanner starts when you start your computer, and stays in memory until you shut it or your system down.

VShield automatic protection settings

The VShield scanner consists of related modules, each of which has a specialized function. You can configure settings for all of these modules in the VShield properties sheet.

System Scan

The System scanner looks for viruses on your hard disk as you work with your computer. It tracks files as your system or other computers read files from your hard disk or write files to it. It can also scan floppy disks and network drives mapped to your system.

The System scanner provides scanning protections against viruses embedded in or attached to e-mail messages as well as well as files that you download from the Internet. The System scanners functionality replaces that which was included in the Download and Internet scanners included with previous versions of McAfee VirusScan.

E-mail Scan

The E-mail scanner monitors e-mail messages and message attachments that you receive via interoffice e-mail systems, and via the Internet. It scans your Microsoft Exchange or Outlook mailbox systems.

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McAfee 5 manual About VShield Scanner, VShield automatic protection settings, System Scan, E-mailScan

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 1 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security Contents2 Installing McAfee Internet Security 3 Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security5 McAfee Firewall 6 McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features 7 Updating McAfee Internet SecurityIndex vi McAfee Internet SecuritySecurity Welcome to McAfee InternetIntroduction What’s included with McAfee Internet Security? Welcome to McAfee Internet SecurityWhat’s new in this release? Product GuideAbout this manual 10 McAfee Internet SecurityProtection from privacy threats McAfee Internet Security featuresProtection from security threats Protection from virus threats 12 McAfee Internet SecuritySystem requirements Installing McAfee Internet SecurityBefore you begin Additional requirements for wireless devicesWindows CE or Pocket PC System requirements Palm OS and Palm requirementsSymbian EPOC System requirements Installation steps Use the steps below to install your softwareStep 1 Close other software Troubleshooting installation problemsStep 2 Remove temporary files Step 3 Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Introduction Getting Started with McAfeeInternet Security Product GuideTitle bar The Title bar and Tool barStatus information Tool barAbout Tasks Change user settingsMcAfee Firewall status nSecurity Settings The User Settings properties sheetnPrivacy 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 Self-Administratingusers Getting Started with McAfee Internet SecurityHow User Setup Works The Administrators passwordForgotten passwords Using McAfee VirusScan Viewing Activity LogsKeep your program up-to-date 30 McAfee Internet SecurityUsing the McAfee Guardian shortcut menu To add a new user name and password To retrieve your user name and passwordUsing File Encryption To encrypt or decrypt filesWhat Gatekeeper Does Security FeaturesInternet Access Alert Message Responding to Gatekeeper Alert MessagesIf you choose Harmful Site Alert MessageProgram Starts Another Program Message Then McAfee Internet SecurityIf you choose Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings?Any Credit Card Number Goes Out Message Then McAfee Internet SecurityResponding to File Guardian Alert Messages What File Guardian DoesGuarded File Alert Message ActiveX Scan Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert MessageWhy should I change my File Guardian settings? Drive Format Alert MessageWhat Password Manager Does What Cookie Blocker Does Privacy FeaturesResponding to a Cookie Blocker Alert Message Allow always Why should I change my Cookie Blocker settings? What Identity Protector DoesResponding to an Identity Protector Alert Message A Note About Passwords What Web Trail Cleaner DoesThen Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert Message What Referer Filter DoesProduct Guide Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security 48 McAfee Internet SecurityWhat’s new in this release? McAfee VirusScan Home EditionProduct Guide McAfee VirusScan Home Edition 50 McAfee Internet SecurityWhat comes with McAfee VirusScan? Product GuideWindows 98 SE, or Windows Me operating system Product Guide Tool bar Getting StartedTitle bar 54 McAfee Internet SecurityHelp on this page About Tasks The Task paneAbout Advanced Tasks The VShield Tray Icon Other McAfee VirusScan featuresAbout the McAfee list Windows Explorer plug-inSystem Scan About VShield ScannerVShield automatic protection settings E-mailScanHostile Activity Watch Kernel How to Start and Stop VShield ScannerUsing the VShield tray icon About Script StopperUsing the Windows Control Panel applet Using Quarantine How to managing quarantined filesDefining your backup strategy Safe & SoundHow Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Where will you store the backup set?Safe & Sound configuration Product GuideEmergency disk creation How VirusScan protects your wireless device Using VirusScan With a Wireless DeviceIntroduction McAfee VirusScan Home Edition Wireless DeviceHitachi Operating SystemIntroduction McAfee FirewallWhat’s new in this release? nImproved support for broadband connections SetupConfiguration OperationWhat other protection do I need? How is my PC at risk on the Internet?Product Guide Getting Started with McAfee Firewall What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter?Network Control Settings The Configuration AssistantWelcome Screen Access to shares Startup OptionsAllowed applications What’s happens next?Title bar The McAfee Firewall Home pageThe Title bar and Tool bar Tool barInternet traffic settings Status informationThe Task pane McAfee Firewall statusNetwork Traffic monitor About TasksAbout the McAfee list About Advanced TasksProduct Guide Password protection Other McAfee Firewall featuresMcAfee Firewall settings security check Home networking wizardMcAfee Firewall Configurations How to start Visual TraceProgram configuration Firewall Communication Alert MessagesTo create a custom filtering rule Changing a program’s allowed state3Click Customize Primary functions Table 5-4.Primary FunctionsSystem configuration Refining conditionsSystem Activity Type Table 5-5.Default Settings for System ActivityDescription McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection System How to Configure the Intrusion Detection SystemDescription McAfee FirewallAttack RiskDescription McAfee FirewallAttack RiskDescription McAfee FirewallAttack RiskMcAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesQuickClean Lite 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 Updating McAfee Internet Security About Instant UpdaterInstant Updater features Why Do You Need to Update?Configuration Home page queryProduct Support and Customer ServiceContacting Customer Service and Technical Support Emergency SupportContact addresses Virus definition renewal Emergency Telephone NumbersProduct Support and Customer Service 98 McAfee Internet SecurityNetworks and the Internet Internet Security and PrivacyTCP/IP Is the Subsystem Why packets? The Internet and the Web…what is the difference?Privacy on the Web About Privacy and Security on the WebWhy does Internet privacy matter to me? 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? 104 McAfee Internet SecuritySecurity on the Web Nasty AppletsTypes 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 Internet Security and Privacy 110 McAfee Internet SecurityPrivacy & Security Your McAfee Internet Security To-doListTips nBlock Web bugs MScan site content ratings and vocabulary Virus Detection and Prevention Tips TIPsUse a Firewall Tips116 McAfee Internet Security Index NumericsDATs Page Page Index Product GuideUnits 2-6,Boucher Business Centre Customer Service McAfee Consumer ProductsApollo Contact Centre Apollo road, Belfast BT12 6 HP UK