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10.7.1. Whole computer scan
The Whole Computer scan option allows you to edit parameters of one of the scans predefined by
the software vendor, Whole computer scan:
Scan settings
The Scan settings section offers a list of scanning parameters that can be optionally switched on/
off:
Heal / remove virus infection without asking me (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, the infected object will be moved to the Virus Vault.
Report Potentially Unwanted Programs and Spyware threats (on by default) - check to
activate the Anti-Spyware engine, and scan for spyware as well as for viruses. Spyware
represents a questionable malware category: even though it usually represents a security
risk, some of these programs can be installed intentionally. We recommend that you keep
this feature activated as it increases your computer security.
Report enhanced set of Potentially Unwanted Programs (off by default) - mark to detect
extended packages of spyware: programs that are perfectly ok and harmless when acquired
from the manufacturer directly, but can be misused for malicious purposes later. This is an