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10.7.1.Scan Whole Computer
The Scan whole computer option allows you t o edit parameters of one of the scans
predefined by the software vendor, Scan of the whole computer:
Scan settings
The Scan settings section offers a list of scanning parameters that can be optionally
switched on/off:
Automatically heal/remove infection - if a virus is identified during scanning
it can be healed automatically if a cure is available. If the infected file cannot
be healed automatically, or if you decide to switch off this option, you will be
notified upon a virus detection and will have t o decide what to do with the
detected infection. The recommended method is to remove the infected file to
the Virus Vault.
Scan Potentially Unwanted Programs - this parameter controls the Anti-
Virus functionality that allows detection of potentially unwanted programs (
executable files that can run as spyware or adware) and these can then be