Editing Scan Settings

The settings on the Scans tab show which tasks you want done for each type of scan.

To edit the task list for Anti-Malware scans:

1       Click Settings to open the Settings dialog box.

2       Click Anti-Malware, then click the Scan tab.

3       Choose to include or exclude a task for each type of scan.

§         To include a task in a scan, select the check box.

§         To exclude a task from a scan, clear the check box by clicking on it.

Enable rootkit detectionsSearches for hidden spyware that might be attempting to hijack your computer at the Administrator level.

Scan inside archivesScans compressed files, such as .zip and .rar files.

Scan at lower priorityMinimizes a scan’s effect on computer performance.

Exclude removable drives — Excludes removable drives, such as USB drives, that are attached to your computer.

Scan cookiesScans Internet cookies.

Scan the registryScans the Windows registry.

Scan running processesScans programs that are running when the scan is running.

Include low-risk programsScans programs that would not necessarily seem to have a risk of threats.

4       When finished, click OK.

See Also

Editing Active Defense Settings

Editing E-mail Defense Settings

Editing Windows Integration Settings

Editing Proxy Server Settings