Description: Virus protection for your Windows-based personal computer. This Ohio University-customized version of McAfee Anti-Virus is set to update its virus definition files over the network automatically every week. For information on obtaining NetShield or Management Edition, please contact sitelicenses@ohio.edu by e-mail.
McAfee VirusScan is an anti-virus software which can detect and clean most types of computer viruses. The Office of Information Technology is providing this software at no cost to faculty, staff and currently enrolled students. This includes university-owned computers as well as home computers. Free updates are also available at no cost.
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If you already have virus software installed on your PC, either from a competitor like Norton or an earlier version of McAfee, you need to uninstall that software before installing this version!
When installing version 8.5 on a Vista system, you may receive this warning:
An unidentified program wants access to your computer. McAfeeVSE85Q.exe or McAfeeVSE85.exe (whichever program you're installing) Unidentified Publisher. You should choose "Allow".Otherwise, the installation will abort.
Download Note: You must have a properly activated OAK account. See our e-mail support page for additional information on activating your OAK account.
Configuration Notes: We do not recommend using McAfee's E-Mail Scan feature. Our default configuration uses the System Scan tool to check files and attachments automatically. Turning on E-Mail Scan will not make your computer any safer; however, it might make your computer run more slowly.
Support:
For technical assistance, contact the OIT Service Desk (593-1222). The Service Desk provides assistance with the installation and use of the software.
You can also visit McAfee's Virus Hoax page for a list and description of known hoax or myth viruses.
