You can change the way this program functions by changing settings
in any of the four following areas:
Scan Options
We recommend leaving all of the scan options enabled at all times
Scan Running Processes
Running processes are programs that are open on your computer.
If adware or spyware is currently running on your computer it will be
detected by scanning running processes.
Scan Windows Registry
Many spyware and adware programs place entries into your system registry
that allow them to be executed when you turn on your computer, or track
information about you. If these registry entries are present on
your computer they will be detected.
Scan Internet Cookies
Many websites track personal information using cookies. Most
cookies are harmless, but some are used to track your browsing habits
and target you with advertising, or store personal information without
your consent. If these cookies are present on your computer they
will be deleted.
Save Scan Results to Log
This option will allow you to view a log of your scans using the
View Log button.
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Proactive Protection
Auto-Protect
Auto-Protect continuously monitors your system's memory in search
of threats. Some threats can cause harm to your computer just seconds
after running, so enabling Auto-Protect is an important step to stopping
those threats dead in their tracks.
If a threat is detected you will be alerted automatically, and you
will be given the option to stop the threat from running. We recommend
performing a system scan immediately afterwards to remove any files
or registry entries that the threat may have created.
Home Page Hijack Protection
Many spyware and adware programs will attempt to change your Internet
Explorer Home Page and direct you to another site. Their motiviation
might be to get you to download new adware/spyware, display ads to bring
in revenue, or direct you to a webpage that pays them for web traffic.
Enabling Home Page Hijack Protection will allow us to alert you whenever
your homepage changes, and allow you to choose whether or not to allow
that change to be made.
Run at Windows Startup
Enabling this option will allow this program to run automatically
whenever you turn on your computer. We recommend leaving this option
checked all the time.
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Schedule
You can schedule scans to run automatically using the schedule section
of the program.
To start a new scheduled scan, check the Enable Scheduled Scans checkbox.
Next, select an item from Run On list.
To choose a particular day of the week select the day in the list
To run scans daily, select the "Daily" option.
To choose a particular date and time, select the "Date/Time" option.
Then select a date and time for the scan to be run.
When you are finished, click the Apply button.
To reset your changes, press the Reset button.
Keep in mind that you must leave the program open, or minimized in
the task bar, in order for scheduled scans to run, and your computer
must be turned on.
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Auto Update
Enabling Auto Update allows your computer to periodically run Live Update
and ensure that you always have the most recent definition files available.
Definition files are updated as new threats emerge, and we recommend
that you leave this option checked all the time.
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