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McAfee Anti-Virus Scan

This will be walkthrough on how to perform a manual scan using the McAfee Endpoint Security application that is installed on all UH Law computer equipment. These instructions include the steps for scanning on Windows and Mac.

Windows:

  1. In the bottom right of your screen near the clock, click on the up arrow to view the hidden icons.  Click on the McAfee icon to view the options. mceclip0.png
  2. Click on the option to open "McAfee Endpoint Security.  
  3. From the McAfee application, select "Scan System" near the top of the application. mceclip1.png
  4. Decide whether you want to perform a "Full Scan" or a "Quick Scan" and select "Scan Now" from on which ever option you would prefer. (Please note that a quick scan can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes while a full scan could take up to 2 hours) mceclip2.png
  5. Once the scan is complete you will see the results of your scan, if you have any detections please notify LIT. mceclip3.png

Mac:

  1. In the top right corner near the clock, click on the McAfee icon and select "Console".mceclip4.png
  2. From the McAfee EndPoint Security application window, select "Scan Now" from the options on the left. mceclip5.png
  3. From the "Scan Now" windows select which location you would like to scan. This could be a specific folder or your entire hard drive. LIT recommends scanning the entire hard drive. (Please be aware scanning the entire hard drive could take up to 2 hours) Select "Start Scan" when you are ready to begin the scan. mceclip6.png
  4. Once the scan is complete you will see the results of your scan, if you have any detections please notify LIT. mceclip7.png
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