Main window

The Main window is divided into two areas: the Icon panel at the left allows you to select options, while the Main panel on the right displays the corresponding settings available for the selected icon.

The following table describes the Icon functions.

 

Icon functions
Home	View overall status, as shown in the example above and described in the next table.
Sweep	Start a Full, Quick, or Custom sweep.
Shields	Set shields to continuously monitor and block activity.
Backup	Create a backup account, back up files, or restore files.
Options	Set options for sweeps, shields, quarantines, updates, and the program.
Schedule	Create schedules for automatic events, such as sweeps.
Help	Open the online instructions (you can also click the icon).

When the Home icon is selected, the Main panel shows overall program status and provides functions, as described in the following table.

 

Home panel functions
Antivirus and Antispyware	Last full sweep: Shows how long ago the Webroot software swept for viruses, spyware, and other unwanted items. Antivirus functions are only available with the following versions: Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware or Webroot Internet Security Essentials. You can upgrade to one of these versions by clicking the Upgrade Now link in the Improve Your Protection panel. Shields: Shows the status of shield settings and warns you if recommended shields are turned off. Manage Quarantine: Click to delete or restore items after a sweep. (Only appears if there are quarantined items.) Sweep Now: Click to begin sweeping for spyware and other unwanted items.
Backup	Last backup: Shows the date and time of the last backup. Online storage used: Shows the amount and percentage of your account’s online storage space used. Backup Now: Click to back up files online. Restore Now: Click to restore files from the online repository.
Improve Your Protection	Displays features you could receive by upgrading the Webroot software to another version. Upgrade Now: Click this link to purchase an upgrade.
Subscription	Active Through: Shows the date your subscription ends. About My Subscription: Click for program version information and definitions status.
Updates	Last check: Shows how long ago the Webroot software checked the update site for program and definition updates. Check for Updates: Click to view Webroot’s update site.
Gamer Mode	Click Turn Gamer Mode On to set the program to “silent” operation, which suppresses functionality that could interfere with gaming. Click Turn Gamer Mode Off to return to normal operation.
Alerts	Shows if any alerts were triggered. Click an alert link to view more information.