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Contents
Introduction 5
McAfee SecurityCenter 7
Features ...............................................................................................................................8
Using SecurityCenter.......................................................................................................... 9
Header .................................................................................................................................9
Left column .........................................................................................................................9
Main pane..........................................................................................................................10
Understanding SecurityCenter icons ....................................................................11
Understanding the protection status..................................................................... 13
Fixing protection problems .................................................................................... 19
Viewing SecurityCenter information ..................................................................... 20
Using the Advanced Menu ..................................................................................... 20
Configuring SecurityCenter options................................................................................ 21
Configuring the protection status.......................................................................... 22
Configuring user options........................................................................................ 23
Configuring update options ................................................................................... 26
Configuring alert options........................................................................................31
Performing common tasks............................................................................................... 33
Perform common tasks........................................................................................... 33
View recent events .................................................................................................. 34
Maintain your computer automatically ................................................................ 34
Maintain your computer manually........................................................................ 36
Manage your network ............................................................................................. 37
Learn more about viruses ....................................................................................... 38
McAfee QuickClean 39
Understanding QuickClean features............................................................................... 40
Features ................................................................................................................... 40
Cleaning your computer .................................................................................................. 41
Using QuickClean.................................................................................................... 43
McAfee Shredder 45
Understanding Shredder features ................................................................................... 46
Features ................................................................................................................... 46
Erasing unwanted files with Shredder............................................................................. 47
Using Shredder........................................................................................................ 48
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