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McAfee Antivirus for Students

McAfee VirusScan Software is available to all enrolled UALR students for personal, non-commercial use. McAfee is one of the leading virus protection software applications in the world and protects against viruses and Trojan horses, as well as malicious ActiveX and Java Applets. Infected files are quarantined before they damage your system.

Instructions

Please be sure to uninstall any existing antivirus programs before installing the McAfee antivirus product. If you have problems with downloading the software, please call or visit the Information Services Student Lab to obtain assistance. The Library Lab is in Room 104 on the first floor of the Library and may be contacted at 569-8727.

Authentication Required

Use your STUDENTS domain login and corresponding password to download McAfee VirusScan.

Example:

Username: STUDENTS\jxdoe
Password: ********

Downloads

MAC users will have to download and extract .gz file then run the file with .mpkg extension.
Visual step-by-step instructions for installing McAfee for Windows from a zip file below.

Terms of Use

By downloading this software, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

  • You must be a student attending or enrolled at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR).
  • You agree to only install McAfee VirusScan on a single personal computer owned by yourself or your immediate family at your residence for non-business. Please do not share your license with others. Downloads will be logged and monitored for suspected abuse.
  • You are granted a single user license for a term of one (1) year. License is restricted to use during the term of attendance at UALR.
  • If you experience problems downloading the files due to a slow internet connection, a CD can be obtained from the Information Services department or the Student Computer Lab. Information Services is located in the Old Student Union Building - room 205 and the Student Computer Lab is in the Ottenheimer Library - room 104.
  • Use of the software is at your own risk. If you encounter problems with installation or use of the product then please contact a local computer repair facility. Information Services cannot repair your personal computer.

How to Download and Install McAfee from Zip File via Windows

  • Download .zip file and open

    • Extract preferably onto desktop

    • Open extracted 'McAfee' folder

    • Highlight and open 'SetupVSE.exe' file, and click 'Yes' to allow changes to your computer. Follow onscreen instructions to install McAfee Anti-Virus.