Avira antivir server for windows User Manual
Reference: Configuration options
Do not scan files and paths on network drives
Scan process
Scanner priority
With the on-demand scan, the Scanner distinguishes between priority levels. This is only
effective if several processes are running simultaneously on the workstation. The
selection affects the scanning speed.
effective if several processes are running simultaneously on the workstation. The
selection affects the scanning speed.
Low
The Scanner is only allocated processor time by the operating system if no other process
requires computation time, i.e. as long as only the Scanner is running, the speed is
maximum. All in all, work with other programs is optimal: The computer responds more
quickly if other programs require computation time while the Scanner continues running
in the background. This setting is activated by default and is recommended.
requires computation time, i.e. as long as only the Scanner is running, the speed is
maximum. All in all, work with other programs is optimal: The computer responds more
quickly if other programs require computation time while the Scanner continues running
in the background. This setting is activated by default and is recommended.
Medium
The Scanner is executed with normal priority. All processes are allocated the same
amount of processor time by the operating system. Under certain circumstances, work
with other applications may be affected.
amount of processor time by the operating system. Under certain circumstances, work
with other applications may be affected.
High
The Scanner has the highest priority. Simultaneous work with other applications is
almost impossible. However, the Scanner completes its scan at maximum speed.
almost impossible. However, the Scanner completes its scan at maximum speed.
10.1.1 Action for concerning files
Action for concerning files
You can define the actions to be carried out by Scanner when a virus or unwanted
program is detected.
program is detected.
Backup to quarantine
If this option is enabled, the Scanner creates a backup copy before carrying out the
requested primary or secondary action. The back-up copy is saved in quarantine, where
the file can be restored if it is of informative value. You can also send the backup copy to
the Avira Malware Research Center for further investigation.
requested primary or secondary action. The back-up copy is saved in quarantine, where
the file can be restored if it is of informative value. You can also send the backup copy to
the Avira Malware Research Center for further investigation.
Primary action
Primary action is the action carried out when the Scanner finds a virus or an unwanted
program. If the option repair is selected but a repair of the file involved is not possible,
the action selected under Secondary action is carried out.
program. If the option repair is selected but a repair of the file involved is not possible,
the action selected under Secondary action is carried out.
Note
The option
The option
Secondary action
can only be selected if the setting repair was selected
under
Primary action
.
repair
If this option is enabled, the Scanner repairs affected files automatically. If the Scanner
cannot repair an affected file, it carries out the action selected under Secondary action.
cannot repair an affected file, it carries out the action selected under Secondary action.
Note
An automatic repair is recommended, but means that the Scanner modifies files on the
workstation.
An automatic repair is recommended, but means that the Scanner modifies files on the
workstation.
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