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Running agent tasks from the managed
system
If you can access the managed system where the agent is installed, you can view and manage some
features of the agent.
The agent interface is available on the managed system only if you selected Show McAfee system tray icon on
the General tab of the McAfee Agent policy pages. To enable the Update Security... task for end users, you
must have also selected Allow end users to update security from the McAfee System tray menu.
Contents
Using the system tray icon
Run a manual update
Enforce policies
Update policies and tasks
Send properties to the McAfee ePO server
Send events to the McAfee ePO server on-demand
Updates from the managed system
View version numbers and settings
Agent command-line options
Using the system tray icon
The system tray icon provides a collection point for actions that can be performed on a client system.
Every McAfee point‑product provides actions and information to the system tray icon.
What the system tray icon does
The system tray icon resides in the Windows system tray on the client system and provides a
user‑interface entry point to products installed on that system.
Option Function
Update Security
Triggers immediate updating of all installed McAfee software products. This
includes application of patches and hotfixes, as well as DAT and signature
updates.
This feature is available only if specifically enabled in the agent policy.
Quick Settings
Links to certain product menu items that are frequently used.
Manage Features
Displays links to the administrative console of managed products.
Scan Computer for
Launches McAfee programs, such as VirusScan Enterprise, that scan systems
on‑demand and detect malicious software.
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