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On the How to scan tab you will find a list of scanning parameters that can be
optionally switched on/off. By default, most parameters are switched on and the
functionality will be applied during scanning. Unless you have a valid reason to
change these settings we recommend to keep the predefined configuration:
Automatically heal/remove infection - (on by default): 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 virus detection and will have to
decide what to do with the detected infection. The recommended action is to
remove the infected file to the Virus Vault;
Report Potentially Unwanted Programs and Spyware Threats - (on by
default): 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 blocked, or removed;
Scan for Tracking Cookies - (on by default): this parameter of the Anti-
Spyware component defines that cookies should be detected during scanning
; (HTTP cookies are used for authenticating, tracking, and maintaining specific