﻿            Release Notes for McAfee(R) 
               Virex(R) version 7.7.
                   HotFix 266423.
           Copyright (C) 2006 McAfee, Inc.
                 All Rights Reserved

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HotFix Release:        April 21, 2006.

This release was developed and tested with:

- Virex version:       7.7 (Build 163)
- DAT version:         Not Applicable
- Engine version:      4.40.0


Make sure you have installed these versions or newer
DAT/Engine versions before using this release.

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Thank you for using our software. This file contains 
important information regarding this release. We 
strongly recommend that you read the entire 
document.

The attached files are provided as is, and with no
warranty either expressed or implied as to their
suitability for any particular use or purpose.
McAfee, Inc. assumes no liability for damages
incurred either directly or indirectly as a result
of the use of these files, including but not limited
to the loss or damage of data or systems, loss of
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from their use. Patch files should be applied only
on the advice of McAfee Technical Support, and only
when you are actually experiencing the issue being
addressed by the Patch. Patch files should not be
proactively applied in order to prevent potential
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ABOUT THIS RELEASE


PURPOSE

This HotFix includes files for use with McAfee Virex
version 7.7 (Build 163). These new files resolve the 
issue listed below. 

NOTE:
   This HotFix also contains fixes released with 
   HotFix 252280 and 255495.


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RESOLVED ISSUE


1. eUpdate fails to connect to some proxy servers. 

   NOTE:
   eUpdate requires anonymous login to be enabled 
   on your local FTP server to allow successful 
   updates.

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FILES INCLUDED WITH THIS RELEASE

This release consists of a package called
HF266423.ZIP, which contains the following files:

    HF266423.pkg =
       HotFix installer.

    ReadMe.txt =
       This text file.


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INSTALLATION


INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

To use this HotFix, you must have McAfee Virex
version 7.7 (Build 163 in "Virex About" dialog box) 
installed on the computer you intend to update.


    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    This HotFix will NOT work with any earlier
    versions of the software.


INSTALLATION STEPS


1.  Close Virex application if it is running.

2.  Extract the following files from the HotFix
    package (HF266423.ZIP) into a folder:

    HF266423.pkg
    README.TXT

3.  Double-click HF266423.pkg to install the HotFix. 
 
    NOTE:
    You will need to supply your administrator
    password to install this HotFix when prompted.



TESTING YOUR INSTALLATION

You can check that the HotFix is applied correctly
by verifying the product version information of
VShieldUpdate:

1.  Go to the folder /usr/local/vscanx/

2.  Execute the following command:

    ./VShieldUpdate -v

3.  The result should be as follows:

    VShieldUpdate, Virex 7.7 (build 178) Copyright
    (c) 2006 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


REMOVING THIS RELEASE

We recommend that you do NOT remove this HotFix file
from your McAfee Virex version 7.7. If you reinstall
your Virex, we recommend that you also reinstall
this HotFix.


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OTHER INFORMATION

To download new beta software or to read about 
the latest beta information, visit the beta website: 

  http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/us/downloads/beta/mcafeebetahome.htm

To submit beta feedback on any McAfee product, send email to:

  mcafee_beta@mcafee.com

For contact information, see:

  http://www.mcafee.com/pubs/contacts.html

For copyright, trademark attributions, and license information, see:

  http://www.mcafee.com/pubs/copyright.html

For patents protecting this product, see the product documentation. 


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