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Configuring Microsoft® Internet Explorer

McAfee uses ActiveX controls and cookies to deliver applications via the Internet. These enabling technologies require specific browser configurations to ensure the applications are installed and work properly on your computer. Please follow the directions below to configure your browser.

  1. Determine which version of Internet Explorer you are using.

    2. a. Open Internet Explorer.

    b. On the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer to open the About Internet Explorer dialog box.

    c. Look for the line labeled Version: and note the first three numbers.

    Example: Version: 5.50.4807.2300. The bold numbers are where you should look. This version of Internet Explorer is 5.50, so you would use the "Configuring Internet Explorer 5.x" instructions.

  2. Click the appropriate link to learn how to configure your version of Internet Explorer.

After you configure Internet Explorer, it will have the correct security settings to download, install, and run VirusScan Online, as well as other McAfee applications.

Configuring Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.x

  1. Open Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options to open the Internet Options dialog box.
  2. Click the Security tab. Make sure that you are in the Internet Web content zone and that the security level for this zone is set to Medium (the default setting) or Low.
  3. If you are not sure whether your security options are correct, click Default Level to set the zone to Medium (recommended).
  4. If you are an advanced user who wants to customize your security settings, click Custom Level to open the Security Settings dialog box. McAfee requires that the following options must be enabled.

    a. Select Enable for these ActiveX controls and plug-ins options:

    b. Select Enable for the Active scripting option under the Scripting settings.

  5. When you are done, click OK, and then click Yes to confirm the changes.
  6. Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box.
  7. Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.
  8. Exit Internet Explorer.

Configuring Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.x

  1. Open Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options to open the Internet Options dialog box.
  2. Click the Security tab. Make sure that you are in the Internet Web content zone and that the security level for this zone is set to Medium (the default setting) or Low.
  3. If you are not sure whether your security options are correct, click Default Level to set the zone to Medium (recommended).
  4. If you are an advanced user who wants to customize your security settings, click Custom Level to open the Security Settings dialog box. McAfee requires that the following options must be enabled.

    a. Select Enable for these ActiveX controls and plug-ins options:

    b. Select Prompt for these ActiveX controls and plug-ins options:

    c. Select Enable for the Active scripting option under the Scripting settings.

  5. When you are done, click OK, and then click Yes to confirm the changes.
  6. Click the Privacy tab on the Internet Options dialog box, and then click Advanced to open the Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box.
  7. Make sure that Override automatic cookie handling and Always allow session cookies are selected, and then click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box.
  8. Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.
  9. Exit Internet Explorer.

Configuring Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.x

  1. Open Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options to open the Internet Options dialog box.
  2. Click the Security tab. Make sure that you are in the Internet Web content zone and that the security level for this zone is set to Medium-high (the default setting) or Medium.
  3. If you are not sure whether your security options are correct, click Default Level to set the zone to Medium-high (recommended).
  4. If you are an advanced user who wants to customize your security settings, click Custom Level to open the Security Settings dialog box. McAfee requires that the following options must be enabled.

    a. Select Enable for these ActiveX controls and plug-ins options:

    b. Select Prompt for these ActiveX controls and plug-ins options:

    c. Select Enable for the Active scripting option under the Scripting settings.

  5. When you are done, click OK, and then click Yes to confirm the changes.
  6. Click the Privacy tab on the Internet Options dialog box, and then click Advanced to open the Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box.
  7. Make sure that Override automatic cookie handling and Always allow session cookies are selected, and then click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box.
  8. Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.
  9. Exit Internet Explorer.

About ActiveX Controls

ActiveX controls are software modules based on Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM) architecture. They add functionality to software applications by seamlessly incorporating pre-made modules with the basic software package. Modules can be interchanged but still appear as parts of the original software.

On the Internet, ActiveX controls can be linked to Web pages and downloaded by an ActiveX-compliant browser. ActiveX controls turn Web pages into software pages that perform like any other program launched from a server.

McAfee uses ActiveX controls in its applications, and you must download the specific ActiveX components required for each application. Once these components are loaded, you do not need to download them again unless upgrades or updates become available.

About Windows Vista UAC (User Access Control)

UAC is a Microsoft Windows Vista security technology. Operations that can compromise the operating system (for example, installing an ActiveX control) require a confirmation from the user. If the user is not logged in as an administrator, they must enter an administrator password to allow the operation to continue.

Note: You must have Administrator rights to install or uninstall software on Windows XP Professional, as well as on the Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems.