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Protecting your computer from viruses
A
virus
is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer
to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go
undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protect your computer from a virus by:
•
Registering your copy of McAfee SecurityCenter and subscribing to the virus definition
update service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these
services when you purchased your computer.
•
Using the McAfee VirusScan program to check files and programs that are attached to
e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
•
Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
•
Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn
you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.
•
Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses.
•
Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest
level of protection. For more information about modifying security settings, see
.
Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee
SecurityCenter includes the following components:
•
McAfee VirusScan
is an anti-virus subscription service. You can use VirusScan to protect
your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and hybrid attacks.
•
McAfee Personal Firewall
blocks unwanted inbound and outbound Internet traffic to
prevent hacker attacks.
•
McAfee Privacy Service
protects against online identity theft by blocking the transmission
of personally identifiable information. This service also filters offensive online content
(including pop-ups, ads, and web-bugs) and monitors, controls, and logs where children
surf.
•
McAfee Spamkiller
prevents identified spam from reaching your e-mail inbox and protects
you against known
Phishing
scams.
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
Scanning for and removing viruses
To scan for and remove viruses:
1
Click
(
Start
),
All Programs
,
McAfee
, then click
McAfee SecurityCenter
. McAfee
SecurityCenter opens.
Help
For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click
Start
,
then click
Help and Support
. Type
viruses
in the
Search Help
box, then press E
NTER
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