Avira antivir premium 10 User Manual
Reference: Configuration options
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Note
Please note that the file extension list may vary from version to version.
Please note that the file extension list may vary from version to version.
Archives
Scan archives
If this option is enabled, then archives will be scanned. Compressed files are scanned,
then decompressed and scanned again. This option is deactivated by default. The archive
scan is restricted by the recursion depth, the number of files to be scanned and the
archive size. You can set the maximum recursion depth, the number of files to be
scanned and the maximum archive size.
Note
Note
This option is deactivated by default, since the process puts heavy demands on the
computer's performance. It is generally recommended that archives be checked using an
on-demand scan.
Maximum recursion depth
When scanning archives, the Guard uses a recursive scan: Archives in archives are also
unpacked and scanned for viruses and unwanted programs. You can define the recursion
depth. The default value for the recursion depth is 1 and is recommended: all archives
that are directly located in the main archive are scanned.
Maximum number of files
When scanning archives, you can restrict the scan to a maximum number of files in the
archive. The default value for the maximum number of files to be scanned is 10 and is
recommended.
Maximum size (KB)
When scanning archives, you can restrict the scan to a maximum archive size to be
unpacked. The standard value of 1000 KB is recommended.
11.2.1.1. Action on detection
Action on detection
You can define the actions to be performed by Guard when a virus or unwanted program
You can define the actions to be performed by Guard when a virus or unwanted program
is detected.
Interactive
If this option is enabled, a desktop notification appears when Guard detects a virus or
unwanted program. You have the option of removing the detected malware or accessing
other possible virus treatment actions via the 'Details' button. The actions are displayed
in a dialog box. The actions will be displayed in a dialog box. This option is enabled as the
default setting.
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Automatic
If this option is enabled, no dialog box in case of a virus detection appears. Guard reacts
according to the settings you predefine in this section as primary and secondary action.
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