Important Notice: McAfee VirusScan software version 4.5.1 was made available to Boston College on August 28, 2003. In this version, and in future versions, automatic update is pre-configured to update your anti-virus protection every other day. We recommend that you download and install this new version to help keep your anti-virus protection as current as possible. If you need assistance with this process:

• Faculty & Staff -Contact your Technology Consultant (TC).  Who is my TC?
• Students - Contact the Help Center at 552-HELP (2-HELP from on-campus), slschelp@bc.edu, or visit the Student Learning and Support Center ( SLSC) in O'Neill 250.

To get the most recent virus definitions and scan engine (DAT):

1. Click on the Start button. From the pop-up menu select Programs. Select Network Associates and then click on VirusScan Console.
2. The VirusScan Console window will open. Double-click AutoUpdate and click Run Now (refer to Figure 1).

   
   Figure 1 - VirusScan Console

3. If you do not have the most recent version of the VirusScan DAT, You will see the AutoUpdate Status window displaying a gas pump while your files are being updated (refer to Figure 2).


Figure 2 - VirusScan status window

4. When it is done, the VirusScan Status window will state Status: Completed. Click OK.
5. Restart your computer.

Important: If AutoUpdate fails because it is unable to connect to the specified site, click OK. You need to update your version of McAfee VirusScan software. Repeat Step 2 to update your virus definitions. 
If you need assistance with this process:

• Faculty & Staff – Contact your Technology Consultant (TC).  Who is my TC?
• Students – Contact the Help Center at 552-HELP (2-HELP from on-campus), slschelp@bc.edu, or visit the Student Learning and Support Center ( SLSC) in O'Neill 250.