Contents Overview In this document, you will see how to install the McAfee endpoint protection for SMB, using the cloud management console, also known as ePO cloud. Using the Cloud Management Console, or ePO cloud, means that the management server and console for your endpoint protection is hos. Use these steps to install your McAfee product on a secondary computer, such as your child's PC or Mac, from your primary PC or Mac.For example, you can send an installation link from your main computer, and have your child click the link to complete the installation on their computer.
IMPORTANT: Before upgrading to Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, we recommend installing McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac. Earlier versions will not work correctly under Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.If you have an earlier version of McAfee VirusScan for Mac installed on your computer, it will be overwritten while installing McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac.System Requirements.Operating System with the latest Sofware Update:.Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks.Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.Mac OS X server 10.10 / 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7Installation instructions for McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac:. For OS X 10.10 UsersInstall McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac onto a system with Mac OS X 10.10 as follows:.Download McAfee VirusScan installer files.Log into an administrative account. Verify you have a working Internet connection.If you are running other applications, save your data and close them.Click on to download the installation package.Enter your SF State ID and Password then click Login.Click on the Yes or No radio button in response to the prompt, Will this be installed on a state owned computer? Click on the Submit button.Click on the VSM970-RTW-1298.dmg link to download the file to your computer.Firefox: Select Save File then click OK to download the file.Safari: The file will download immediately.Click on to download the compressed file version (.zip extension) of the folder.Enter your SF State ID and Password then click Login.Click on the Yes or No radio button in response to the prompt, Will this be installed on a state owned computer?
For OS X 10.10 Users who installed McAfee VirusScan 9.7 before upgrading to OS X 10.10These instructions are for Mac OS X 10.10 users who already installed McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac but do not have the correct version of the component, McAfee Agent 4.8 for Mac Patch 2 HF972377.Download McAfee Agent 4.8 for Mac Patch 2 HF972377 installer file.Log into an administrative account. Verify you have a working Internet connection.If you are running any applications, save your data and close them.Click on to download the compressed file version (.zip extension) of the folder.Enter your SF State ID and Password then click Login.Click on the Yes or No radio button in response to the prompt, Will this be installed on a state owned computer? Click on the Submit button.Click on the MA480P2HF972377.zip link to download the file to your computer.Firefox: Select Save File then click OK to download the file.Safari: The file will download and a folder named MA480P2HF972377 that includes the installation software will be created.Uninstall the currently installed McAfee Agent:.Open a Finder window.Click on the Go menu and select Utilities.Double-click on the Terminal icon. You will see the command prompt which includes the User ID for the account you are in and the '$' character.Type, sudo /Library/McAfee/cma/uninstall.sh (there is a space after “sudo”).Press the Return key. A Warning about improper use of the sudo command will be displayed, then a prompt to enter the account password.Enter the Administrator account password and press the Return key.
Note: Nothing will be displayed in the terminal window as you enter your password and you cannot backspace.Information on the process to uninstall the McAfee Agent will be displayed. When completed, the command prompt will be displayed.If the Mac account does not have administrative rights, you will see:account name is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported. Then quit the Terminal application, logout of that account and log into an account with administrative rights.If the Agent has already been uninstalled, you will see:sudo: /library/McAfee/cma/uninstall.sh: command not found.
For OS X 10.7 – OS X 10.9 UsersInstall McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac onto a computer with Mac OS X 10.9 or earlier as follows:.Download McAfee VirusScan installer files.Log into an administrative account. Verify you have a working Internet connection.If you are running other applications, save your data and close them.Click on to download the installation package.Enter your SF State ID and Password then click Login.Click on the Yes or No radio button in response to the prompt, Will this be installed on a state owned computer? Click on the Submit button.Click on the VSM970-RTW-1298.dmg link to download the file to your computer.Firefox: Select Save File then click OK to download the file.Safari: The file will download immediately.Click on to download the compressed file version (.zip extension) of the folder.Enter your SF State ID and Password then click Login.Click on the Yes or No radio button in response to the prompt, Will this be installed on a state owned computer?
Updating the Virus Definition (DAT) FileEvery day new viruses appear, so ensure that your computer is always protected by keeping the anti-virus software up to date. McAfee regularly updates a virus definition ( DAT) file and makes it available on the McAfee Website for users to download to combat new virus threats as they emerge. Each DAT file brings new detection and cleaning capabilities to McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac. The program is set up to check for DAT updates every day. If an update is available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Scanning Your Computer for VirusesThe McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac On-access Scan setting is enabled and scanning takes place every time you create or access an item, like a file or folder. When a virus is found, the primary action is Clean.
If that action fails then the item is Quarantined.On-demand Scanning is also available. Manually scan items of your choice, including archives, compressed files, Apple Mail messages and network volumns.To perform an on-demand scan, follow the steps below:.Locate the McAfee VirusScan 9.7/Endpoint Protection for Mac application icon in the Applications folder and double-click it.Click Scan Now under ACTIVITY in the left-hand column.Select the item to be scanned by using the drop-down list under the What to scan section. The default location is the current account's Home directory. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the item to be scanned in this section of the window.Click the Start Scan button to begin the scan.When the scan is completed, a summary will be displayed with the number of threats detected and the number of items scanned.Click on the McAfee Endpoint Protection for Mac menu and select Quit.
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