Configuring the scans

protects your computer against all threats without you needing to change any of the default settings. However, the multiple configuration options available help you to get the most out of the program:

IN-DEPTH SCANS

You can run an in-depth scan of your PC or any of its components at any time, and schedule scans to take place whenever you want. The configuration of the in-depth scans allows you to:

• Specify the types of files to scan for malicious software

• Specify the types of threats to detect

• Specify the action the program should carry out when a threat is detected

• Exclude folders and files from the scan

• Send warnings via email or via the network when malicious software is detected

AUTOMATIC PROTECTION OF FILES AND INSTANT MESSAGING

This protection keeps your computer free from threats at all times. It does this by scanning files that you use and instant messages that you receive. The configuration of this protection allows you to:

• Specify the types of files to scan for malicious software

• Specify the action the program should carry out when a threat is detected

• Specify the types of threats to detect

• Exclude folders and files from the scan

• Send warnings via email or via the network or on the PC

AUTOMATIC EMAIL PROTECTION

This protection scans all email messages you receive and send for possible threats. The configuration of this protection allows you to:

• Specify the messages and file types to scan for malicious software

• Specify the action the program should carry out when a threat is detected

• Specify the types of threats to detect

• Send warnings via email or via the network when malicious software is detected

INTERNET BROWSING SCAN

This protects your PC from Internet threats while you surf the Web. The settings of this type of scan let you:

• Enable and configure the Internet browsing scan

• Send warnings via email or via the network