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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 - (switched 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.

 Scan Potentially Unwanted Programs - (switched 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 cookies - (switched 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

information about users, such as site preferences or the contents of their