Configuring McAfee for Mac

Use the following instructions to configure the McAfee AntiVirus software on your Mac to be automatically updated daily and scanned weekly.

To set automatic daily updates:

• 1. Right-click on the McAfee icon located in the status bar.
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• 2. Select McAfee Endpoint Protection for Mac Preferences.
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• 3. Click the padlock in the lower-left corner if is locked.
  If the padlock is unlocked continue to step 5.
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• 4. Enter your computer's password and then click OK.
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• 5. Click the Update icon.
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• 6. In the Update window:
  
  
  • Click the Schedule tab.
  • Select Daily from the drop down and then select a time.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure to choose a time when you know your
    computer will be on and connected to the internet.
  • Click Apply and then click the padlock.
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You have now set McAfee to be automatically updated daily and can close the window.

To configure McAfee to scan your computer weekly:

• 1. Right-click on the McAfee icon, select McAfee Endpoint Protection for Mac Console.
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• 2. Click on the + button in the lower left corner.
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• 3. Enter a name for the new scan like Weekly or whatever makes sense to you.
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• 4. Select your computer from the What to scan drop down.
• 5. Select Weekly and then a day and time from the When to scan drop downs.
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• 6. Click Schedule Scan.
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• 7. Click OK in the Task scheduled box.
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Your antivirus is now set to scan your computer weekly on the day and time you have selected.