Avira antivir personal-free antivirus User Manual
Avira AntiVir Personal
The Status section lets you see at a glance which Avira AntiVir Personal modules
are active and provides information on the last update carried out. You can also
see whether you own a valid license.
see whether you own a valid license.
The Events section enables you to view events generated by certain Avira AntiVir
Personal modules.
Die Reports section enables you to view the results of actions executed by Avira
AntiVir Personal.
– Local protection: InLocal protection you will find the components for
checking the files on your computer system for viruses and malware.
The Scan section enables you to easily configure and start an on-demand scan.
Predefined profiles enable you to run a scan with preset default options. In the
same way it is possible to adapt the scan for viruses and unwanted programs to
your personal requirements with the help of manual selection (not saved).
same way it is possible to adapt the scan for viruses and unwanted programs to
your personal requirements with the help of manual selection (not saved).
The Guard section displays information on scanned files, as well as other
statistical data, which can be reset at any time, and enables access to the report
file. More detailed information on the last virus or unwanted program detected
can be obtained practically "at the push of a button".
file. More detailed information on the last virus or unwanted program detected
can be obtained practically "at the push of a button".
– Administration: In Administration you will find tools for isolating and
managing suspicious or infected files, and for planning recurring tasks.
The Quarantine section contains the so-called Quarantine Manager. This is the
central point for files already placed in quarantine or for suspect files which you
would like to place in quarantine. It is also possible to send a selected file to the
Avira Malware Research Center by email.
would like to place in quarantine. It is also possible to send a selected file to the
Avira Malware Research Center by email.
The Scheduler section enables you to configure scheduled scanning and update
jobs and to adapt or delete existing jobs.
5.1.2 Configuration
You can define AntiVir Personal settings in the Configuration. After installation, AntiVir
Personal is configured with standard settings, ensuring optimal protection for your
computer system. However, your computer system or your specific requirements for
AntiVir Personal may mean you need to adapt the protective components of AntiVir
Personal.
Personal is configured with standard settings, ensuring optimal protection for your
computer system. However, your computer system or your specific requirements for
AntiVir Personal may mean you need to adapt the protective components of AntiVir
Personal.
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