Microsoft Security Essentials (Win) - Detecting and Removing Viruses

This document explains how to install Microsoft Security Essentials and run a virus scan.

Installation

  1. Download Microsoft Security Essentials.

  2. Run the installer.

  3. Click Next in the window that appears.

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  4. Click I accept if you accept the license to continue

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  5. You will be asked to validate your copy of Windows. Click Validate to do so.

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    If your copy of Windows is valid, you can continue the installation. If it's not valid please call the DoIT Help Desk at (608) 264-HELP (608-264-4357)

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  6. Click Install to start the installation process.

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  7. Check the "scan my computer for potential threats after getting the latest updates" box to perform a scan once the installation finishes. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Running a Virus Scan

  1. First you should update your client. To do so, go to the Update tab and click on the Update button.

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  2. Once the update is complete, go to the Home tab, select the Full radio button under Scan Options, and click on the Scan now button.

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  3. The scan will take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours depending on how many files you have, how big your hard drive/s are, and how fast your computer is.

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  4. Once the scan is complete, if the scan comes back clean, you should see the following window:

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  5. If the scan detects some infections, please run the scan again until it comes back clean. If you have any problems, feel free to contact the Help Desk.


Keywords:
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Doc ID:
13716
Owned by:
Help Desk KB Team in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2010-03-24
Updated:
2022-08-02
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk