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Avira Professional Security - User Manual (Status: 14 Dec. 2012) 48
Mail Protection actions: Incoming emails
Move to quarantine
The email including all attachments is moved to quarantine. The affected email is
deleted. The body of the text and any attachments of the email are replaced by a
default text.
Delete mail
The affected email is deleted. The body of the text and any attachments of the email
are replaced by a default text.
Delete attachment
The infected attachment is replaced by a default text. If the body of the email is
affected, it is deleted and also replaced by a default text. The email itself is delivered.
Move attachment to quarantine
The infected attachment is placed in quarantine and then deleted (replaced by a
default text). The body of the email is delivered. The affected attachment can later be
delivered via the quarantine manager.
Ignore
The affected email is delivered.
Warning
This could allow viruses and unwanted programs to access your computer
system. Only select the Ignore option in exceptional cases. Disable the preview
in your mail client, never open any attachments with a double click!
Mail Protection actions: Outgoing emails
Move mail to quarantine (do not send)
The email, together with all attachments, is copied to Quarantine and is not sent. The
email remains in the outbox of your email client. You receive an error message in your
email program. All other emails sent from your email account will be scanned for
malware.
Block sending of mails (do not send)
The email is not sent and remains in the outbox of your email client. You receive an
error message in your email program. All other emails sent from your email account
will be scanned for malware.
Ignore
The affected email is sent.