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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 that you
keep the predefined configuration:
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
additional measure that increases your computer security even more, however it may block
legal programs, and is therefore switched off by default.
Scan for Tracking Cookies (off by default): this parameter of the Anti-Spyware component
specifies that cookies should be detected during scanning; (HTTP cookies are used for
authenticating, tracking, and maintaining specific information about users, such as site