Configuration :: Scanner :: Scan

Heuristic

This index card contains the settings for the heuristic of the AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic search engine.

AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic contains very powerful heuristic, which can also detect unknown (new) viruses, worms or Trojans. This is done with a comprehensive analysis and examination of the relevant codes for functions that are typical of viruses, worms or Trojans. If the code examined fulfils these characteristic criteria, it is reported as being suspect. However, this does not necessarily mean that the code is in actual fact a virus, a worm or a Trojan; it may also be a false alert. The user has to decide what to do with the relevant code, for example based on his/her knowledge of whether the source containing the suspect code is reliable.

Macrovirus heuristic

Macrovirus heuristic

AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic contains a very powerful macrovirus heuristic. If this option is enabled, all macros are deleted in the event of a repair, alternatively suspect documents are only reported, i.e. you receive an alert. This option is enabled as the default setting and is recommended.

Win32 file heuristic

AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic contains a very powerful heuristic for Windows file viruses, worms and Trojans, which can also detect unknown viruses, worms and Trojans. If this option is enabled, here you can set how "aggressive" this heuristic should be.

Low detection level

If this option is enabled, AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic detects fewer viruses, worms or Trojans, the risk of false alerts is low in this case.

Medium detection level

This option is enabled as the default setting if you have selected application of this heuristic. This option is enabled as the default setting and recommended.

High detection level

If this option is enabled, AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic detects a large number of unknown viruses, worms or Trojans, but you must also expect false positives.