
McAfee Inc. © 2006 Gold Support v2.3 User Guide
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To gain the maximum benefit users should log in to the
ServicePortal using the navigation pane on the left
hand side of the screen.
Creating an account
New users can create a ServicePortal account using
the link provided. You will be prompted for your name,
email address, Grant number and preferred language.
Please note that your email address domain name
(@mcafee.com, etc) should match all other users
registered with that Grant number. If you need to
register with a different domain name, please contact
Customer Services. (Passwords need to include
uppercase characters, numbers and at least one special character.)
Self Healing
One of the quickest routes to resolve a technical problem is to use the McAfee Virtual
Technician (MVT). This is a web-based automated tool designed to determine if your McAfee
products are installed, updated, and working correctly. An easy-to-follow interface allows for
a seamless experience. Issues are proactively diagnosed and resolved where appropriate.
For more information, please see McAfee Virtual Technician on page 14 of this document.
Self Service
To aid our customers in increasing their knowledge and ability to rectify issues themselves
McAfee provides a holistic environment targeted at Reading, Seeing and Doing.
Support by Reading
Quick links to KnowledgeBase articles, Product Documentation, and Frequently Asked
Questions are available to all users while the Attack Encyclopedia is also available to
registered customers
Support by Seeing
Users can view video tutorials on product installation/configuration that illustrates some of the
top technical issues related to McAfee products. A step-by-step approach is provided visually
capturing the screen during the process while a human voice explains each step for better
understanding and faster problem resolution.
Support by Doing
Registered customers can download software updates, daily DATs, signature files and agent
files to ensure their products can protect them from the latest threats. Users can also visit the
Global Support Lab for a live test environment, allowing pre-deployment testing of product
installations and upgrades.
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