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Updating McAfee Internet Security

nAuto Inquiry: If Auto Inquiry is enabled, it allows you to receive notification of product updates while connected to the Internet. We do not recommend Auto Inquiry if you have slow internet connection

nManual Updating: If you rarely connect to the Internet, you may prefer to use Manual Updating with your McAfee product. You can manually update while connected to the Internet. To do this, select the UPDATE function from within the individual product.

Manual Updating provides you with explicit control of the updating process.

Home page query

Related to Instant Updater is Home page query. This feature allows to configure your McAfee product’s home page to display a message when an update is available. After you install your McAfee software, Home-page query “on” is the default setting.

Configuration

For additional information regarding auto inquiry and auto update settings, please refer to online Help.

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Contents

McAfee Internet Security Copyright Contents McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee Firewall Updating McAfee Internet Security McAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesYour McAfee Internet Security To-do List 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 privacy threats McAfee Internet Security featuresProtection from security threats Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks Protection from virus threats Before you begin Installing McAfee Internet SecurityAdditional requirements for wireless devices System requirements Symbian Epoc System requirements Installation steps Use the steps below to install your software Close other software Troubleshooting installation problemsRemove temporary files Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Title bar Title bar and Tool barStatus information Tool bar About Tasks Change user settingsMcAfee Firewall status Security Settings User Settings properties sheetPrivacy settings User Preferences View Activity Log Perform a Security CheckParental Controls Other Tasks Configuration AssistantSet Startup Options Activity log tab Description About the McAfee list Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security How the McAfee Internet Security Administrator Works Self-Administrating users Forgotten passwords Administrators passwordHow User Setup Works 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 add a new user name and password To retrieve your user name and password Using File Encryption To encrypt or decrypt files What Gatekeeper Does Security FeaturesInternet Access Alert Message 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 Scan Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert Message Why should I change my File Guardian settings? Drive Format Alert Message 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 VShield Tray Icon Other McAfee VirusScan featuresAbout the McAfee list Windows Explorer plug-in System Scan VShield automatic protection settingsAbout VShield Scanner Mail Scan Hostile Activity Watch Kernel How to Start and Stop VShield ScannerUsing the VShield tray icon About Script Stopper Using the Windows Control Panel applet Using Quarantine How to managing quarantined files Where will you store the backup set? How Safe & Sound creates automatic backupsDefining your backup strategy Safe & Sound Safe & Sound configuration How often should you or safe & sound make these backups? EMCLEAN.DAT EMNAMES.DAT EMSCAN.DAT Emergency disk creation How VirusScan protects your wireless device Using VirusScan With a Wireless DeviceIntroduction 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? What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? Getting Started with McAfee FirewallWhat network devices does McAfee Firewall support? How can I still be harassed, even with McAfee Firewall? Network Control Settings Configuration AssistantWelcome Screen Access to shares Startup Options Allowed applications What’s happens next? Title bar McAfee Firewall HomeTitle bar and Tool bar Tool bar Internet traffic settings Status information Task pane McAfee Firewall statusNetwork Traffic monitor If the McAfee Firewall status Then Message is About Advanced Tasks Password protection Other McAfee Firewall featuresMcAfee Firewall settings security check Home networking wizard McAfee Firewall Configurations How to start Visual Trace Program configuration Firewall Communication Alert Messages Changing a program’s allowed state How to customize filtering rules for a specific programTo view and configure the current list of trusted programs To create a custom filtering rule What do you want this rule to do? dialog Primary functionsButton Description You can choose to Use the steps below to control your System settings System configurationRefining conditions 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 Clean your computer with QuickClean Lite McAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesQuickClean Lite How QuickClean Lite works How to start QuickClean Lite If you need help McAfee Shredder Securely delete files using McAfee ShredderShredder is easy to use TIP Why Do You Need to Update? About Instant UpdaterInstant Updater features Updating McAfee Internet Security Configuration Home page query 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 Why packets? Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Privacy on the Web Why does Internet privacy matter to me?About Privacy and Security 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 Index Numerics 102 20, 54 24, 56 Index 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 U K