Using the command line with VirusScan Enterprise

You can use the Command Prompt to run some basic VirusScan Enterprise processes. You can install, configure, and update VirusScan Enterprise from the command line. Command line installation options are described in the VirusScan Enterprise Installation Guide.

Command line scan example

To scan all files, update the log files with the results of the scan, and automatically close the on-demand scan dialog box when completed, enter the following command:

scan32 /all /log /autoexit

Command line update example

To update the DAT files, scanning engine, and product quietly, or not display the McAfee Update dialog box during the update, enter the following command

mcupdate /update /quiet

Using the command line with VirusScan Enterprise