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9.8.1. 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
scanning 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 stipulates that cookies should be
detected; (HTTP cookies are used for authenticating, tracking, and maintaining specific information
about users, such as site preferences or the contents of their electronic shopping carts).