User Guide

Service
Avira WebProtector does not run with my proxy!
Avira WebProtector is a single workstation system. If there is a proxy installed on your
computer, it cannot be used.
Error message:
The connection to all subscription servers failed. Please check your proxy settings. Note
that the communication service runs under the "System" account on Windows NT4,
Windows 2000 and Windows XP. This account has to be able to use the proxy. You can
also set another user for Avira WebFilter service.
f Go to the Windows Start menu, open the Control Panel and select
Administrative Tools.
f Select Services.
f Double-click on Avira WebFilter.
 The window Avira WebFilter Settings appears.
f Open the Log On tab.
In the Log on as: section, instead of the Local System account option activate This
account:.
f Select the required account and the corresponding password.
f Press OK.
f Close the window.
 Avira WebProtector will now attempt proxy authentication with this new
account.
f Right-click the tray icon
on the right of the task bar.
f Select Settings... and then Administrator, and type your password.
f Click on Options and check the settings in the Proxy server area.
f Click on Exit and login as another user.
 The tray icon now looks like this:
. Avira WebFilter is active.
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