How to use McAfee

The McAfee anti-virus program provides your computer reliable and efficient protection against various kinds of malicious software. If you spend much time surfing the Internet and often use your email that a high-quality protection is a must. Download and install the program to automatically ensure protection for your computer.

The program window has an ergonomic easy-to-use interface without unnecessary tabs and annoying popup windows.



Installed McAfee Antivitus protects your computer automatically without any additional settings. However, if you want to find out more about its features select "Navigation" menu issue to read detailed information about program features and settings.



Here you can adjust "Settings", view "Reports and Logs" or contact Help. Besides, there is information about "Features" with a wide variety of functions. For example, you can scan your computer using "Scan Your PC", protect your information with "Firewall" from possible hacker attacks. You have a possibility to set "Parental Control" for some members of your family to adjust parameters of access to the Internet. Using "QuickClean" you can remove unnecessary files or outdated software even without any additional applications. You can also use such features as Online Backup, Defragmenter, Real-Time Scanning, etc.

Select "About" in the main program window



to view information about the current program version, its expiration date and other details.



If you need any help concerning the program use "Help". In this window you can get information about the antivirus as well as visit "McAfee Support Website" where you will find answers to all your questions.



If you want to view a scan report select "Security Report" menu issue in the main window.



You'll be shown the report on the security level of your computer.



If you want to scan your computer for threats you should choose "Scan Your PC" menu issue in "Navigation".



There are several scan modes available:

Thus you can set the file types to be scanned by McAfee Antivirus.



You can see details of the scan process, its percentage, the number of files scanned, file name and path, the number of infected data and types of viruses.



Also you can perform a scan in the background mode by clicking on "Scan in background". Moreover, if you tick off "Turn off my PC if not threats are found during the scan" option the McAfee program will automatically turn off your compute if no threats are found.



You can also view a scan report in the main program window, which is rather convenient for there are no many open windows and tabs slowing down the program performance.



In "Features" you can learn more about additional protection from viruses and Spyware ("Virus and Spyware Protection" menu issue). Besides, here you can also find information about such Antivirus components as Real-Time Scanning, Updates, Firewall and Subscription status.



If you are an active user of email and the Internet you need anti-spam protection. McAfee has a very efficient firewall ("Web and Email Protection"). For more information click on "Learn more". SiteAdvisor LIVE is a vital function. It will warn you against threats you may come across on some bogus sites. Make sure its status is "Installed".



«Data Protection and Backup» is also very important. Here you can create an online copy of your data and set protection for your system against spyware. Click on "Learn more" to read details about every function.



Safety of your home network is also important. Using "PC and Home Network Tools" menu issue you can easily protect your network against any net attacks and other virus threats. Quick Clean function allows you to easily and quickly remove the unnecessary files or outdated programs.



You can easily check for updates and customize user settings in the main program window.



For this purpose select "Settings"and adjust automatic default updates. You can also disable them using "Turn off". There are three variants of update downloading. Choose the variant you want and click on "Apply".



You can read History and Logs selecting the corresponding menu issue in the program main menu.



In the window you can view all necessary information, namely Scan Information, Content Update, Restored Item etc.



If you want to find out the expiration date of your subscription you should choose "Subscription" menu issue.



Directly in the program window you can view your account, you're your profile, prolong subscription and get other information you need.



McAfеe Antivirus is easy and pleasant to use. A simple user-friendly interface is rather attractive. The program was created without any popup windows slowing down your system and decreasing its performance. If you choose McAfee you will never have to worry about your computer and data security.