Setting the Startup Programs shield

You can set a shield to monitor the list of programs that start every time you start Windows. Some spyware add themselves to this startup list if you are not protected, which causes the spyware program to start every time you start Windows. The Webroot software also lets you edit the startup items.

Editing startup items is for advanced users. Some items listed may be required by Windows or other programs. Deselecting items from the list could cause your computer to not start properly or cause some programs not to work. Edit with extreme caution.

To set up the Startup Programs shield:

1.	In the Icon panel, click Shields.

The Shields panel opens, showing a summary of the available shields and their status.

2.	Click the Startup Programs tab.

3.	Select the options you want to use. Items with a green check mark  are enabled.

 

Startup Programs shield
Startup Items	Watches for attempts to add any item to your startup list. Select an option below to set when you want the Webroot software to alert you. This option also actively watches for attempts to add viruses to your startup list, if you have Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. Startup Programs Shield Options... button: Click to edit Startup Items shield options. Alert me only for suspected spyware and virus changes to startup items: Watches for attempts to add potentially unwanted programs, such as spyware, adware, and suspect programs, to your startup list. Some spyware will install to your startup list, so the programs will always run on your computer. This shield ensures that spyware programs do not add themselves to your startup list without you being aware of it. This option also watches for viruses, if you have Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware. Alert me for all startup item changes: Watches your startup list for all changes. Some spyware will install to your startup list, so the programs will always run on your computer. This shield ensures that you are always alerted when a program tries to add an item to your startup list. Checked items automatically start when Windows starts: The items in this list start on your computer when Windows starts. To see more information about an item, select it and click More Details (however, not all programs provide additional details). If you do not want an item to start with Windows, deselect its checkbox. Some items listed may be required by Windows or other programs and may cause your computer to not start properly if removed. Edit with caution.