To scan a computer 1. On the Windows® Taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the McAfee® ( M) icon, and then click Scan.
2. Under Options, click Scan Now.
The Options pane has different options, and their descriptions are as follows:
Scan all files - Use this option to thoroughly scan all file types. Uncheck Scan all files to shorten the scanning time by scanning program files and documents only.
Scan for unknown viruses using heuristics - Use this option to scan for new, potential viruses. This option uses advanced techniques that try to match files to the signatures of known viruses. This option provides the most thorough scan but is generally slower than a normal scan.
Scan .zip and other archive files - Use this option to scan .zip and other compressed files. Sometimes, virus authors plant viruses in a .zip file and insert the .zip file into another .zip to bypass antivirus scanners. This scan can detect these viruses as long as you leave this option selected.
Scan for spyware and potentially unwanted programs - Use this option to detect spyware, adware, dialers, and other potentially unwanted programs. By default, this option is enabled for maximum protection.
Scan and remove tracking cookies - Cookies are blocks of text placed in a file on your computer. Web sites use cookies to identify users on subsequent visits for managing subscriptions, customizing preferences, and tracking interests.
Scan for rootkits and other stealth programs - Rootkits are programs that alter existing Microsoft® Windows® system files to escape detection. They can include spyware and other stealth programs that might damage the data and McAfee information on your computer.
3. When the scan is complete, a pop-up window will display the details of the scan. To see the scan results of any suspicious files, click View Results.
Note: If the View Results screen does not show up, then the computer is virus free.
