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All file types with the possibility of defining exceptions from
scanning by providing a list of comma separated file extensions that
should not be scanned; or
should not be scanned; or
Selected file types - you can specify that you want to scan only
files that are possibly infectable (files that cannot get infected will
not be scanned, for instance some plain text files, or some other non-
executable files), including media files (video, audio files - if you
leave this box unchecked, it will reduce the scanning time even more,
because these files are often quite large and are not too likely to be
infected by a virus). Again, you can specify by extensions which files
are those that should always be scanned.
not be scanned, for instance some plain text files, or some other non-
executable files), including media files (video, audio files - if you
leave this box unchecked, it will reduce the scanning time even more,
because these files are often quite large and are not too likely to be
infected by a virus). Again, you can specify by extensions which files
are those that should always be scanned.
Optionally, you can decide you want to Scan files without
extension - this option is on by default, and it is recommended that
you keep it so unless you have a real reason to change it. Files with
no extension are rather suspicious and should be scanned at all
times.
you keep it so unless you have a real reason to change it. Files with
no extension are rather suspicious and should be scanned at all
times.
Scan process priority - you can use the slider to change the scanning
process priority. By default, the priority is set to medium level (Automatic
scan) that optimizes the scanning process speed and the use of system
resources. Alternatively, you can run the scanning process slower which
means the system resources load will be minimized (useful when you need to
work on the computer but you do not care so much how long the scanning
takes), or faster with increased system resources requirements (e.g. when the
computer is temporarily unattended).
scan) that optimizes the scanning process speed and the use of system
resources. Alternatively, you can run the scanning process slower which
means the system resources load will be minimized (useful when you need to
work on the computer but you do not care so much how long the scanning
takes), or faster with increased system resources requirements (e.g. when the
computer is temporarily unattended).
Set additional scan reports - the link opens a new Scan reports dialog
where you can select what types of possible findings should be reported:
Note: By default, the scanning configuration is set up for optimum performance.
Unless you have a valid reason to change the scanning settings it is highly
recommended to stick to the predefined configuration. Any configuration changes
should be performed by experienced users only. For further scanning configuration
Unless you have a valid reason to change the scanning settings it is highly
recommended to stick to the predefined configuration. Any configuration changes
should be performed by experienced users only. For further scanning configuration