Virex

Virex Information

Install Virex

  • Click Virex v8.6 for Mac OSX link above
  • Select open with Stuffit expander or similar application, click OK & wait for Stuffit to expand file
    • Double click extracted folder (should be labeled VSM86LM or something similar)
    • Double click VirusScan 8.6.dmg file
    • Double click VirusScan.pkg file (looks like an open box)
  • VirusScan installer opens
    • Select continue, follow directions & agree to the terms and conditions
    • Select Macintosh HD to install & click continue
    • Click upgrade or install to continue
  • You will be prompted to type in your computers password & click OK
  • You will get message saying your software was successfully installed and then click close
  • To finish, delete zip file, extracted folder & eject disk image of VirusScan 8.6

Using Virex

  • Open Finder & click on Applications folder
  • Double click on VirusScan to open program
  • To run VirusScan:
    • Make sure scan & clean is selected
    • Drag items from desktop or other folder (i.e. Mac HD) to box labeled "drop items or click here" and click start.
  • To update:
    • Select eUpdate at bottom & click start

Old Versions (for MacOS9)