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protection levels. Or, if you are an advanced user, you can configure the scan settings
in detail by creating a custom protection level.
To learn more, please refer to these topics:
Adjusting the Real-time Protection Level (p. 39)
Creating a Custom Protection Level (p. 39)
Changing the Actions Taken on Detected Files (p. 41)
Restoring the Default Settings (p. 42)
To protect you against unknown malicious applications, Acronis Internet Security
uses an advanced heuristic technology (Active Virus Control) and an Intrusion
Detection System, which continuously monitor your system. To learn more, please
refer to these topics:
Configuring Active Virus Control (p. 42)
Configuring the Intrusion Detection System (p. 44)
10.1.1. Adjusting the Real-time Protection Level
The real-time protection level defines the scan settings for real-time protection. You
can easily change the real-time protection settings according to your needs by
switching to one of the predefined protection levels.
To adjust the real-time protection level:
1. Open Acronis Internet Security, click Options in the upper-right corner of the
window and choose Expert View.
2. Go to Antivirus > Shield.
3. Drag the slider along the scale to set the desired protection level. Use the
description on the right side of the scale to choose the protection level that better
fits your security needs.
Note
In Basic View and Intermediate View, you can configure a shortcut so that you can
access these settings from your dashboard. For more information, please refer to
My Tools (p. 16).
10.1.2. Creating a Custom Protection Level
Advanced users might want to take advantage of the scan settings Acronis Internet
Security offers. The scanner can be set to scan only specific file extensions, to search
for specific malware threats or to skip archives. This may greatly reduce scanning
times and improve your computer's responsiveness during a scan.
You can configure the real-time protection settings in detail by creating a custom
protection level. To create a custom protection level:
Antivirus Protection
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