The Texas State anti-virus license allows current faculty, staff and students to install McAfee's VirusScan Enterprise v8.5i anti-virus software on Windows computers (Vista, XP, and 2000) only that are personally owned by a student or belong to Texas State university. In order to download this software, you must have an active Texas State NetID.

VirusScan Enterprise v8.5i Software

NOTE:

VirusScan Enterprise v8.5i DOES WORK ON VISTA.

Installation instructions

1. Log in as Administrator (or an account with administrator privileges).
2. By downloading this software, you agree that this software will be installed ONLY on a computer you own as a current student or ONLY on a work-related computer that is not your personal property if you are a faculty/staff person.

   I agree/download  (25.4MB) or disagree

3. VirusScan Enterprise v8.5i can remove a previous version of VirusScan.  However, if you are using another  anti-virus product, it is recommended that you remove any antivirus software currently installed on your computer.
4. Double-click the VS85TXST.EXE icon to open the Installer.
5. Click Run when prompted about Unknown Publisher.
6. Click the Setup button to begin the installation of VirusScan Enterprise.  This may take minute or two to prepare before you see the next window.
7. You will be prompted to read the Readme. Click Next.
8. You will be prompted to agree to the license agreement. Change the pop-down button in the upper left from 1 Year to 2 Year. Select the radio button "I agree" and click OK.
9. If you had an older version of VirusScan already on your computer, you will be prompted that it will be removed and given an option to Preserve Settings.  It is recommended that you not preserve settings.  Remove the check and click Next.
10.  The Setup type window will appear next, leave this set to Typical. You can select Custom if you want to specify which components are to be installed.
11. You will be prompted for the level of protection.  It is recommended that you select Standard and click Next.
12. The Ready to Install window will appear, click Install to begin the installation.
13. You will asked to Update Now and Run On-Demand Scan. Click Finish.
14. Click Yes to reboot Windows.

Keeping Up-to-Date

• Scheduling automatic virus definition (DAT) updates

VirusScan Enterprise Documentation

• Readme (51K, TXT)
• Installation guide (458K, PDF)
• Quick Reference Card (106K, PDF)
• Product guide (2.0MB, PDF)
• Configuration guide (EPO) (972KB, PDF)

VirusScan SuperDAT

• Download VirusScan Enterprise SuperDAT program (4.5MB) to update engine and DAT files.
• Check the McAfee web site for latest VirusScan SuperDAT program to update engine and DAT files.

Patches

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. You can tell if a patch has been applied by right clicking on the VirusScan icon in the system tray (V shield) and selecting the About VirusScan Enterprise... menu option. 

• Patch 6 readme
• Patch 6

Please contact the IT Assistance Center if you have an issue with VirusScan 8.5i that is addressed by a patch.