• System Requirements
• Download and install McAfee Security for Mac 1.0
  
• McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 Documentation
• Scheduling automatic tasks in McAfee Security for Mac 1.0
• Patches/Hot fixes for McAfee Security for Mac 1.0

McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 is anti-malware software that can be installed on both Intel and PowerPC (universal) Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher including Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6.x).

Texas State has a license that allows current faculty, staff and students to McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 anti-malware software for Macintosh users. In order to download this software, you will need to have an active Texas State NetID.

This software is for use by current TxState users only! It is illegal to distribute this software to Non-TxState users!

NOTE: When you download a file from this page, you will be prompted for your Texas State NetID and password.

System Requirements:

• PowerPC or Intel based Mac computer
• Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.6 or later), Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.x), Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.x)
• 1GB or higher

If using an older Mac with less then 1GB of memory,  install the older VirusScan 8.6.1 software.

To install the McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 software:

1. Read the McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 readme.
    
2. Quit any programs that you are running and close all open windows.
    
3.  If you have a version of VirusScan for Mac (or Virex) installed on your computer, it will be overwritten.
    
4.   Download McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 (72MB, ZIP). See also available hot fixes.
   
   1. If needed, double click on the MSM10TXST.zip to unzip the installer.
   2. If needed, double click on McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-malware-1.0.dmg to mount the install disk on the desktop.
   3. Double click on the McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-malware-1.0-RTW-644.mpkg icon to install the software. You will need to enter the password for an administrator account to proceed with the installation.
5. Restart your Mac.
    
   

Clean up after the installation

You now can delete any intermediate files on the desktop or Downloads folder that end in ".gz" or ".zip". Eject the McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-malware-1.0-RTW-644 virtual disk that is on the desktop and you can now choose to delete the MSM10TXST.zip and McAfee Security for Mac-Anti-malware-1.0.dmg files since they are only needed for installation.

McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 Documentation:

• McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 User Guide (612K, PDF)
  
• Read the McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 readme for special requirements.

Scheduling automatic tasks in McAfee Security for Mac 1.0

• Schedule a daily check (eUpdate) for the latest virus definitions.
• Schedule a weekly scan of your hard drive.

Changing McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 Preferences

• Run the McAfee Security application.
• From the McAfee Security menu, select Preferences...
• The Preferences window will appear.
• Click the Anti-malware toolbar button.
• Click the padlock in the lower left to make changes.
• If your computer becomes too sluggish:
  
  • Select On-access Scan tab.
  • Set the Scan files while: pop-down button to Write.
• Refer to the McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 User Guide for guidance on adjusting the On Access Scanner.

Patchs/Hot Fixes

Patches are released by McAfee periodically to address minor issues in certain computing environments. Patch files should be applied only on the advice of McAfee Technical Support, and only when you are actually experiencing the issue being addressed by the Patch. Patch files should not be proactively applied in order to prevent potential product issues.

To tell if a patch has been applied, select the McAfee Security menu and the About McAfee Security option. 

• No patches at this time.

Please contact the IT Assistance Center if you have an issue with McAfee Security for Mac 1.0 and want to inquire about the availability of a recently released patch from McAfee.