How to upgrade to CA Anti-Spyware 2008 for Vista?

1. If you downloaded the installation file, double-click the file located on your desktop.

Note: If you are using Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may appear, prompting you to respond. To complete this action you need administrative privileges. Please comply with the User Account Control window to continue.

The installation begins and the Welcome to the CA Anti-Spyware Installation Wizard dialog appears.

Note: After double-clicking the file, skip the next two steps.

2. If you are installing from the CD, insert the CA Anti-Spyware installation CD into your CD drive.

The Installation Menu appears.

Note: If the installation does not start automatically, you can launch it by browsing to the drive containing the CD, and double-clicking the setup.exe file.

3. Select Install from the Installation Menu.

The Welcome to the CA Anti-Spyware Installation Wizard dialog appears.

4. Read the welcome message and click Next.

The CA Product License dialog appears and displays the End-User License Agreement.

5. Read the End-User License Agreement. If you agree with the terms of the agreement, scroll to the end of the agreement, select the I accept the terms of the License Agreement option button, and click Next.

Note: If you select the I do NOT accept the terms of the License Agreement option button, the installation will not continue.

The Enter License Key dialog appears.

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6. Enter your license key and click Next.

Note: The license key was emailed to you after you purchased the product. If you purchased a CD, the license key is on the back of your CD sleeve. You must enter the key exactly as it appears in the email. If you have difficulty with the license key, or if you cannot find your license key, visit http://www.my-etrust.com/Support/CustomerSupportForm.aspx

The Installation Path dialog appears.

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7. Select the folder in which you want to install CA Anti-Spyware, then click Install.

Note: The default installation folder is C:Program FilesCACA Internet Security Suite. To install the product to a different folder, enter the folder name in the Installation Path field, or click Browse to select the appropriate folder.

The installation begins copying files. It might take several minutes, depending on the speed of your computer and connection. During the process, the installation status is displayed. If you are connected to the Internet, the installation also downloads the latest product updates and signature files. After the installation process is complete, the Product Registration dialog appears.

Note: If you have already registered your CA product using the previously-entered license key, the Product Registration dialog does not appear. Skip the next step.

8. If you are connected to the Internet, ensure that you register your product. If you are not currently connected to the Internet, to register when your computer is online, open the CA Security Center and click Help, Product Registration.

The Installation Complete dialog appears.

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9. Click Complete to finish the installation.

Your computer shuts down and begins to restart. When your computer restarts, CA Anti-Spyware installation is complete.

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Spyware can steal your personal data, switch your home page, re-direct your web searches, display annoying ads, and slow your PC to a crawl. CA Anti-Spyware protects against a wide range of spyware threats that can expose your confidential information and diminish your PC's performance.