UTHSC Anti-Virus Page

UTHSC Anti-Virus Client Instructions for Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Please follow these instructions to download and install McAfee VirusScan for Windows NT/2000/XP.  These instructions also apply to Windows NT 4.0 Server, 2000 Server, and 2003 Server versions.  McAfee will automatically uninstall Norton's during this process.

1. Open up Internet Explorer (recommended browser for this installation).  Browse to http://antivirus.utmem.edu/ and click on "Download McAfee Anti-Virus". On the next page click on the Windows NT/2000/XP link.

2. If you get a security alert, Click OK. On the subsequent page, click on the button that says "Click here to continue with the download".

3. Choose whether your machine is a server or a workstation.  If you don't know, choose workstation.

4. Choose the operating system that is on your computer.

5. Choose the number of licenses you need (this will usually be one).

6. Enter your Net ID and Net ID password to access the download page.  If you do not know your Net ID click here for information about Net IDs.  If you do not know your password, please call the HelpDesk at 448-2222 for assistance.

7. Verify all the information and read the paragraph.  Click the button "I agree with the above paragraph and wish to continue."

8. A new page will come up and your download should start automatically, choose "Save" and the elect to save in the "Desktop".   When the download is complete, close out all of your programs and click on the program (on your desktop) to start the installation process.

9. The McAfee distribution splash page will appear.  Click "Next" to begin the installation.  Copying and configuring will take several minutes at least and may take as long as 8 or 9 minutes.

10. Click Finish to end the installation process.

11. The machine must be restarted.  Norton AntiVirus will not be removed until a reboot is performed.