McAfee VirusScan 10.0, User Manual

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User Guide 35
Automatically reporting viruses
5
When the message “Rescue disk created” appears, click
OK
, then close the
Create Rescue Disk
dialog box.
6
Remove the Rescue Disk from the drive, write-protect it, and store it in a safe
location.
Write-protecting a Rescue Disk
To write-protect a Rescue Disk:
1
Turn the floppy disk label-side down (the metal circle should be visible).
2
Locate the write-protect tab. Slide the tab so the hole is visible.
Using a Rescue Disk
To use a Rescue Disk:
1
Turn off the infected computer.
2
Insert the Rescue Disk into the drive.
3
Turn the computer on.
A gray window with several options appears.
4
Choose the option that best suits your needs by pressing the Function keys (for
example, F2, F3).
NOTE
Rescue Disk starts automatically in 60 seconds if you do not
press any of the keys.
Updating a Rescue Disk
It is a good idea to update your Rescue Disk regularly. To update your Rescue
Disk, follow the same instructions for creating a new Rescue Disk.
Automatically reporting viruses
You can anonymously send virus tracking information for inclusion in our World
Virus Map. Automatically opt-in for this free, secure feature either during
VirusScan installation (in the
Virus Map Reporting
dialog box), or at any time in the
Virus Map Reporting
tab of the
VirusScan Options
dialog box.