• System Requirements
• Download and install VirusScan 8.6.1
• VirusScan 8.6.1 Documentation
• Scheduling automatic tasks in VirexScan 8.6.1
• Hot fixes for VirusScan 8.6.1

VirusScan 8.6.1 is anti-virus software that can be installed on both Intel and PowerPC (universal) Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher and Mac OS X 10.5 or higher (Leopard).

If you are using Mac OS X 10.3.x, download and install the Virex 7.7 software.

Texas State has a license that allows current faculty, staff and students to VirusScan anti-virus 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) or Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.x)
• 512MB or higher

To install the VirusScan 8.6.1 software:

1. Uninstall your existing anti-virus application using one of the uninstall scripts.  You will be prompted for your computer's admin password (no characters will appear as you type and the cursor will not move):
   • Virex 7.x uninstall command script
   • VirusScan 8 for MacTel uninstall command script
   • VirusScan 8.5 uninstall command script
   • VirusScan 8.6.x uninstall command script
2.   Download VirusScan 8.6.1 (38.3MB, ZIP)
3. Quit any programs that you are running and close all open windows.
4. Double-click on the VSM861TXST.zip to unzip the installer and then double-click on VirusScan 8.6.1.dmg to mount the install disk on the desktop.
5. Double-click on the VirusScan.pkg icon to install the software. You will need to enter the password for an administrator account to proceed with the installation.

Clean up after the installation

You now can delete any intermediate files on the desktop that end in ".gz" or ".zip". Eject the VirusScan 8.6.1 virtual disk that is on the desktop and you can now choose to delete the VSM861TXST.zip and VirusScan 8.6.1.dmg on your desktop since they are only needed for installation.

VirusScan Documentation:

• VirusScan 8.6 User Guide (612K, PDF)
• VirusScan 8.6.1 User Guide Addendum (228K, PDF)
• Read the VirusScan 8.6.1 readme for system requirements.

Scheduling automatic tasks in VirexScan 8.6

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

Changing VirusScan 8.6.1 Preferences

Run the VirusScan 8.6.1 application.

Click the Preferences toolbar button (looks like a light switch).

The Preferences window will appear.

You should see a small window:

Click the More Options button to see more choices.

If your computer becomes too sluggish:

• Select On Access Scanner in the Preferences window.
• Change the Scan files: pop-down button from Always to Write Only.

Refer to the VirusScan 8.6 User Guide for guidance on adjusting the On Access Scanner.

Hot Fixes

Hot fixes are released by McAfee periodically to address minor issues in certain computing environments. Hot fix 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 hot fix. Hot fix files should not be proactively applied in order to prevent potential product issues.

• HF418573 readme (Kernel panic occurs at shut down with VirusScan for Mac 8.6.1)
• HF418573
  

Please contact the IT Assistance Center if you have an issue with VirusScan 8.6.1 that is addressed by a hot fix.  If you are using VirusScan 8.6 and experiencing an issue addressed by a hot fix, it is recommended that you update to VirusScan 8.6.1 and then apply the hot fix.