Antivirus Information

Antivirus Tips:

  • Always keep your antivirus software files up-to-date. Typically, your McAfee antivirus software is configured to automatically update your DAT files (virus signatures) once a week. Sometimes it may be necessary to update your DAT files more frequently such as when a new virus is spreading and McAfee releases updated DAT files to detect this new virus before your normal scheduled update will take place. Under these circumstances you may be asked to manually force an update of your software. See How to manually update your DAT files for more information.

  • Be cautious of unknown attachments and e-mails.

  • Be careful not to fall for some story that seems too good to be  true. 

  • Never forward an e-mail that contains a virus warning or sad story or get-rich-quick scheme. These e-mails should be deleted immediately.

Remember that User Support Services can help you in many ways such as answering minor security questions and helping with password changes, lockouts and virus software.

Verify any virus warnings that you may receive from outside sources.  Detailed information can be found at official web sites such as:

  McAfee's Threat Center
   F-Secure Security Center
  VIRUSLIST.COM

Click here to access Longwood University's software download site to install antivirus software.

McAfee Antivirus Software Documentation

For more information, refer to the appropriate User Guide available below. These files are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.PDF) unless otherwise indicated and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This form of electronic documentation includes hypertext links and easy navigation to assist you in finding answers to questions about your McAfee products.

Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded by clicking this link:  Download Acrobat Reader

Current documentation:

   - VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i for Windows:
          Install Guide
          Product Guide
           Quick Reference Card
          How to manually update your DAT files

For more information on viruses and virus prevention see:  http://www.mcafee.com/us/