What is McAfee Security 1.2 for Mac?

Installing McAfee Security 1.2

Using McAfee Security 1.2

Manually updating McAfee Security Definitions

Configuring McAfee Security to automatically update its Definitions

What is McAfee Security 1.2 for Mac?

McAfee Security 1.2 is also known as McAfee VirusScan 9.1 for Mac. McAfee Security is malware-protection software that is available for use on College-owned and personally-owned Apple computers of faculty, staff and students running Mac OS X version 10.6 or later (including Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion). McAfee Security (and the earlier version VirusScan for Mac) is standard software on every public and office Mac. If McAfee Security is not already on your Mac running Mac OS X version 10.6 or later, you can install the software using the instructions below.

Even if you have McAfee Security installed on your computer, you must still update your McAfee Security definition files regularly to keep your malware protection software up-to-date. The instructions for installing McAfee Security will include information on how McAfee Security will automatically download and install the latest definitions available for your computer.

Why is it called "McAfee Security" instead of "McAfee VirusScan"? Because there are more security threats to computers than just viruses. McAfee Security is a new product that focuses on protecting Macs from all malicious software (malware), and not just the few virus threats that affect them.

Installing McAfee Security 1.2

To install McAfee Security on your computer, you must have Mac OS X version 10.6 or later (including 10.7 or 10.8) installed on your computer. (This includes Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion.)

To make sure that your computer is running Mac OS X version 10.6 or later, go to the Apple Menu in the upper left corner of your computer and select "About this Mac." Under the words "Mac OS X" it will list the version number. If you are running a version of Mac OS X that is earlier than version 10.6, you cannot install McAfee Security 1.2.

This install will take approximately 10-30 minutes, depending on the speed of the computer and your network connection.

• Before you install McAfee Security, make sure your operating system is up-to-date and any previous versions of VirusScan for Mac are uninstalled. If you have a previous version of VirusScan for Mac installed on your computer, the McAfee Security installer should automatically remove it.

• If you have virus protection software other than VirusScan for Mac installed on your Macintosh, please refer to the documentation that came with that software to uninstall it. Having multiple copies of virus-protection software installed on a computer can cause severe performance problems. If you do not have the original software manuals for your existing non-VirusScan for Mac virus protection software, you may want to refer to the software manufacturer's web site for instructions.

• You must have administrative privileges on your computer to install this software.

• As with any software install, please make sure that you have your personal data backed up before you begin the installation process.

1. You may wish to print a copy of these directions so that you can reference them during the installation.
2. Connect to the SMC shared network drive and mount SMC volume if it isn't already mounted.
1. From the Go menu, select Connect to Server...
2. In the Address field, type smb://mavis.saintmarys.edu/SMC and click Connect.
3. When prompted, type in your Saint Mary's user name and password. (This is the same user name and password that you use to check your Saint Mary's e-mail.)
4. Click Connect.
5. The SMC network drive icon will appear on your desktop.
3. Double-click on the SMC network drive icon on your desktop.
4. Double-click on the Software Distribution folder.
5. Double-click on the Mac folder.
6. Drag the VirusScanMac920 folder to your desktop and wait for it to copy over.
7. Drag the SMC network drive icon on your desktop to the Trash/Eject/Disconnect icon in your dock to unmount the network drive.

1. Restart your Macintosh (and log in when prompted).
2. Double-click on the VirusScanMac920 folder on your desktop.
3. Double-click on the VSM920-RTW-1549.dmg file.
4. If necessary (the window for that folder may automatically open): Double-click on the VSM920-RTW-1549 disk that appears on your desktop.
5. Double-click on VSM920-RTW-1549.pkg file.
6. The installer will launch, and you will be asked if you would like to run a program to determine if the software can be installed. Click Continue.

7. In the McAfee Security for Mac Installer window, click Continue.
8. In the Important Information/What's New in McAfee Security 1.2 window, click Continue.
9. Read the Software License Agreement and click Continue.
10. Click Agree.
11. Perform a Standard Install. You should keep the default option of your Macintosh HD (the hard drive with your operating system and applications). (If prompted, click Continue.)
12. Click Install.
13. Type in the administrator username and password when prompted. Click Install Software.
14. The software will install.
15. If you see the message "Do you want the application "cma" to accept incoming network connections?" click Allow.
16. When the installation is complete, you will be told that the installation was successful. Click Close.
17. Restart your Macintosh (and log in when prompted).

18. Launch McAfee Security by clicking on the McAfee Security icon on the right side of the menu bar at the top of your screen and selecting McAfee Security Console....

19. Click on the Update Now icon in the left column of the window.

20. Click the Start Update button to download the latest definition (DAT) files available. Please be patient as this process downloads and installs the update. (If the update fails, please wait a few minutes and try again. Your computer must be restarted after the installation for the update to complete successfully.)

21. When the updates have been completed successfully, go to the McAfee Security menu and select Quit McAfee Security.

22. Close any open McAfee windows, including VirusScanMac920.
23. You may drag the VirusScanMac920 folder on your desktop to the Trash. You will no longer need the installer software.

24. Congratulations! You finished the McAfee Security installation.

25. Scan your computer now that you have the latest malware protection.

• You can initiate a scan on your Mac at any time by opening McAfee Security, selecting "Scan Now" in the left column, dragging the file(s) or folder(s) you wish to scan into the "What to scan" portion of the window, dropping them into the window, then clicking the Start Scan button. You can drag the icon of your hard drive (Macintosh HD) to scan your entire hard drive. Please be patient as the scans run - the length of time it takes to scan your files will vary based on the speed of your computer and the number of files you are scanning.

  By default, McAfee Security will scan your home directory, which includes your personal documents, pictures, and music files.

26. In the McAfee Security Console Dashboard, it will show you when the definitions (DAT) were last updated.

27. You can also go to the McAfee Security menu and select About McAfee Security to see the date of the definitions (DAT) and the engine version.

28. By default, McAfee Security will automatically check for definition (DAT) updates daily and download any definitions that are more recent than the ones you already have.

Using McAfee Security

Launching McAfee Security

1. Double-click on the Macintosh HD (or the drive you installed McAfee Security on).
2. Double-click on the Applications folder.
3. Double-click on the McAfee Security icon.

OR

1. Click on the McAfee Security icon on the right side of the menu bar at the top of your screen.
2. Select McAfee Security Console...

Manually scanning your hard drive and disks

Whenever McAfee Security is newly installed or updated you should scan your hard drive immediately. Information Technology recommends scanning your hard drive regularly, at least once a week.

To scan for viruses using the McAfee Security application:

1. Launch McAfee Security.
2. Drag the file(s) or folder(s) you wish to scan into the center pane of the window, dropping them into the window. You can drag the icon of your hard drive (Macintosh HD) to scan your entire hard drive.
3. Click the Start Scan button.
4. Please be patient as the scans run - the length of time it takes to scan your files will vary based on the speed of your computer and the number of files you are scanning.

5. By default, McAfee Security will scan your home directory, which includes your personal documents, pictures, and music files.

Quitting McAfee Security

While in the McAfee Security application, go to the McAfee Security menu and select Quit McAfee Security.

Manually updating McAfee Security Definitions (DATs)

A new malware definition is written for every new malware threat. New definitions are available on a regular basis by McAfee in order to be effective against the latest security threats.

To check which virus definitions you have, launch McAfee Security. Go to the McAfee Security menu and select About McAfee Security. The date of the Definitions (DAT version) as well as engine version will be listed. By default, McAfee Security will automatically check for definition (DAT) updates daily and download any definitions that are more recent than the ones you already have.

You can force an update of your definition (DAT) files by launching McAfee Security. In the McAfee Security window that apears, click on the Update Now icon in the left column of the window. Click the Start Update button. Please be patient as this process downloads and installs the update.

Configuring McAfee Security to automatically update its Definitions

If you installed McAfee Security from Saint Mary's College and left the preferences at their default settings, the software should automatically update its definitions daily.

To change the update preferences for McAfee Security:

1. Launch the McAfee Security application.
2. Go to the McAfee Security menu and select Preferences...
3. Click on the Update icon.
4. Click on the Schedule button.
5. Select the frequency (Daily is recommended) and the time you would like your computer to check for updates. (You may need to click on the lock icon in the lower left corner of that window and type in your administrator username and password before you can make changes.)
6. Click Apply.
7. Close the Preferences window.