Installing Virex for Mac OSX

*Confirm you have no virus protection installed before continuing.  Un-installer program for previous version of Virex is avaliable in the folders  referenced below.

*Virex Version 8.6 is for MAC OS 10.4.6 or higher, including OS 10.5 or later

*Virex Verison 7.7 is for MAC OS 10.3 or lower

• In the Finder, go to the “Go” menu up the top of the screen, and select “Connect to Server”
• In the Connect to Server window, type macdist.mtholyoke.edu

• When prompted for a username, select "Guest" and then click the connect button
• With “Anti-virus” highlighted, click OK.
• You should either see an anti-virus icon on your desktop or a window may also open showing the contents of the folder.  
• Open the folder "Virex OSX" to open it.   
• Drag the "VirusScan.mpkg" to your desktop.  The file will be copied to your local computer  
• Double click the VirusScan.mpkg on the desktop to start the installation 
• Agree to the license and accept the default settings, click "Continue" 
• Select the hard drive as the destination to install the program then select "Continue"
• The next window will give you the option to select install
• The installer will ask for your administrator name and password.
• After username/password is entered, the installation will continue to run until it is finished
• Once it is done select "Close"
• Drag "VirusScan.mpkg" to the trash

When these steps are complete McAfee Virex will be set for automatic updates and protection.

If you run Mac OS 10.3 or lower, and therefore have install Virex 7.7, your final step is directily from the McAfee site DAT File for Virex 7.X