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User’s Guide 87
Using the VShield Scanner
• Malicious object detection and blocking . The VShield scanner can block
harmful ActiveX and Java objects from gaining access to your system,
before they pose a threat. The scanner does this by scanning the hundreds
of objects you download as you connect to the web or to other Internet sites,
and the file attachments you receive with your e-mail. It compares these
items against a current list of harmful objects that it maintains, and blocks
those that could cause problems.
• Internet site filtering . The VShield scanner comes with a list of dangerous
web- or Internet sites that pose a hazard to your system, usually in the form
of downloadable malicious software. You can add any other site that you
want to keep your browser software from connecting to, either by listing its
Internet Protocol (IP) address or its domain name.
• Automatic operation . The VShield scanner integrates with a range of
browser software and e-mail client applications. This allows the scanner to
log on to and scan your e-mail attachments for viruses before they ever
reach your computer.
If you connect to the Internet or work on a network in any capacity, leaving
this component running at all times can significantly improve your ability to
detect and dispose of harmful software before it has a chance to damage your
system.
Browser and e-mail client support
The VShield scanner works seamlessly with many of the most popular web
browsers and e-mail client software available for the Windows platform. To
work with your browser, the scanner requires no setup beyond what you have
already done to connect your computer to the Internet. You must configure the
scanner, however, to work correctly with your e-mail client software. See
See
“Using the VShield configuration wizard” on page 93 or “Setting VShield
scanner properties” on page 97 to learn how to do the required setup.
McAfee has tested these web browsers and verified that they work correctly
with the VShield scanner:
• Netscape Navigator v3.x
• Netscape Navigator v4.0.x (not including v4.0.6)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer v3.x
• Microsoft Internet Explorer v4.x