Shielding your System

While the Webroot software is running, the shields actively monitor for potential threats that try to download onto your computer. If the shields detect a suspicious item, an alert opens and asks if you want to continue downloading the item or if you want to block it.

Shields also protect against viruses attempting to download to your computer, if you have Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. See Setting antivirus protection.

The Webroot software has preconfigured shields. To change shield settings for your own needs, see the following topics:

•	Setting Web Browser shields. Protect your default home page, list of favorites, and other settings related to your Web browser.

•	Setting Network shields. Monitor network communication between your computer and other Web sites.

•	Setting Windows System shields. Protect your Windows system settings.

•	Setting the Startup Programs shield. Stop unwanted programs from displaying in the Windows Start menu.

•	Setting the E-mail Attachments shield. Monitor e-mail file attachments for potential threats.

You can also perform these tasks related to shields:

•	Setting antivirus protection. Block viruses in some of the shield types.

•	Setting behavioral detection. Block potential threats based on the item’s behavior.

•	Changing the shield alert method. Determine how status alerts open.

•	Setting Gamer mode options. Determine if the Execution shield turns off when Gamer mode is enabled.