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How can I tell which virus software I am using?
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How do I know if my files are up to date?
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How can I run a virus scan manually?
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What is Spam?
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How can I tell which virus software I am using?
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Each of the virus software packages places an icon on your task bar.
McAfee - Red "M" (includes McAfee Agent and VirusScan Enterprise)
Symantec - Gold Shield Symantec Anti-Virus.
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How do I know if my files are up to date?
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McAfee Virus-Scan:
- Option 1:
- At the bottom right on your task bar - Right click on the Red "M".
- In the pop-up menu, select VirusScan Enterprise.
- Then, select "Update Now". This will start your update.
- When update is completed, click on "Close" to close McAfee AutoUpdate
- Option 2:
- At the bottom right on your task bar - Right click on the Red "M".
- In the pop-up menu, select VirusScan Enterprise.
- Then, select "About VirusScan Enterprise". This will show
- DAT Version: This is your current DAT (example would be 5377)
- DAT Created On: This is the DAT release day.
- To see if your machine has the current DAT go to: http://antivirus.nih.gov.
- Under "Current client downloads" on the side bar look for "VScan Engine/Dat (SuperDat)" this is the current DAT that your machine should be up-to-date with
- If your machine is not up-to-date with the current DAT then you will need to click on the DAT under "Current Client Downloads" for "VScan Engine/Dat (SuperDat)"
Symantec Anti-Virus:
Double-click on the gold shield and click the button "LiveUpdate…"
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How can I run a virus scan manually?
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McAfee VirusScan
If you are using a version of VirusScan prior to version 8.5.0i, you should upgrade.
For VirusScan Enterprise 8.5.0i: - Right-click on the Red "M" at the bottom right of your task bar.
- Select VirusScan Enterprise.
- In the pop-up menu, select "On Demand Scan…"
- In the "On Demand Scan" dialog box, click on the "Start" button.
Symantec Anti-Virus - Double-click on the Gold Shield icon at the bottom right of your task bar.
- In the left pane of the dialog box that appears, highlight "Full Scan Option".
- On the right side of the dialog box, click on the "Scan" button.
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What is Spam?
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The most basic definition of Spam is Unsolicited Commercial bulk Email (UCE). This means email that is sent to many people who didn't ask/sign up for it, and it is commercial in nature. However not all Spam is commercial in nature. Some may appear to originate from a particular person (rather than a commercial business) asking for your assistance.
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