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Easy Steps to Secure your Computer

Install Antivirus

  • Go to myUMBC and click the Services tab and download McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i.
    Note: You will need to log in using myUMBC username and password.
  • Click the "Save" button.
    Note: Installation of this program will require your computer to restart. Please close all open programs and save your work before running the installation program.
    McAfee VirusScan

  • A window will appear where you can choose where to save the file. Change the current location to the Desktop by clicking the down arrow on the drop-down list next to Save in .

    McAfee VirusScan

  • Double-click the McAfee80iInstaller.exe icon on your desktop to begin the installation
  • If prompted for Previous Version Detected, make sure that Preserve settings is selected and click Next.



  • Accept the terms of the licensing agreement and click OK.
  • Choose Typical for the Setup Type and click Next



  • Click Install to start the installation process



  • Once the installation has completed, click Finished leaving both Update Now and Run On-Demand Scan selected.



  • Once McAfee has updated and the Full System scan has finished, click OK.
  • Click Yes to reboot your computer.

 

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