How to Scan your Computer in Safe Mode


Windows Vista

  1. Make sure your computer is running in Safe mode.
  2. From the Start menu, select All Programs | McAfee | On-Demand Scan.
  3. Click Start to begin the scan.
  4. VirusScan will take between 5 minutes and several hours to scan your computer's hard drive(s), depending on how much data is stored on your hard drive(s).
  5. Close VirusScan when the scan is complete.
  6. Reboot your computer into regular mode.

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