How do I scan my computer with McAfee VirusScan? (Windows)

  1.  In your system tray (near your computer date/time), right-click on the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise icon
    mcafee system tray icon
  2.  Select Update Security…
    System tray options
  3.  The Auto Update window will appear. Please wait until the update is completed. The auto-update window will close after the update is finished.
    McAfee Auto-update
  4.  Right-click on the McAfee VirusScan Icon again and select McAfee Endpoint Security.
    mcafee endpoint
  5. Click on Scan System at the top right of the McAfee Endpoint Security window.
    Scan System
  6. Click on Full Scan and press the green play arrow.
    full scan
  7. Allow the scan to run.  Depending on the number of files on your computer, the scan can take several hours.
    scan
  8. When the scan is complete, if your machine is clean, you should see “Nothing found” in the bottom left corner of the progress window.
    nothing found
  9. If there are detections, please contact the UHWO IT Service Center via email (uhwohelp@hawaii.edu) or by phone at 689-2411.

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