Symantec 10 manual Feature summary, Virus and threat protection features

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18Feature summary

Virus and threat protection features

 

Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh version 10.0 includes

 

these antivirus features:

 

 

Auto-Protect

Provides virus and threat protection as soon as you start

 

your computer and constant protection while you work.

 

It eliminates viruses, including macro viruses, and

 

quarantines and repairs damaged files. It also checks

 

for viruses every time you use software programs on

 

your computer, insert CDs or other removable media,

 

use the Internet, receive email, or copy or save files to

 

your computer.

Mount Scan

Scans removable disks, including CDs, Zip disks, and

 

flash drives, to ensure that they don’t contain viruses.

 

Mount Scan allows you to select the kinds of media that

 

Auto-Protect scans for viruses when you use them with

 

your computer. This feature lets you prevent scanning of

 

specific types of CDs and DVDs, or an iPod, that you

 

know are virus-free and that you don’t want scanned

 

every time you use them with your computer.

SafeZones

SafeZones are locations you designate on your computer

 

that are protected automatically. Whenever a file is

 

copied, changed, or added within a SafeZone, Auto-

 

Protect scans the file for viruses. You can select specific

 

folders on the computer as SafeZones, or select the

 

entire hard disk as a SafeZone. If you select the entire

 

hard disk as a SafeZone, Auto-Protect scans every file

 

that is created, copied, or modified on your hard disk.

 

By default, your entire computer is considered a

 

SafeZone.

LiveUpdate

Downloads and installs the latest program updates and

 

virus definitions automatically to protect your computer

 

against new threats. Norton AntiVirus uses virus

 

definition files to recognize viruses and intercept their

 

activity.

Bloodhound

Bloodhound is the Norton AntiVirus scanning technology

technology

for detecting new and unknown viruses. It detects

 

viruses by analyzing an executable file’s structure,

 

behavior, and other attributes, such as programming

 

logic, computer instructions, and any data contained in

 

the file.

 

 

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Contents User Guide Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh User Guide Symantec License and Warranty Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh Product Installation and Required Activation Export Regulation General Page Contents Contents Installation1 System requirementsBefore installation Before installationChecking your login type Reading the Read Me fileInstalling Norton AntiVirus To install Norton AntiVirus for MacintoshDouble-clickNorton AntiVirus Installer After installation After installationIf you can’t eject the CD Register Your Software Connecting to the Internet through America OnlineRegistering Norton AntiVirus Click continueReading late-breaking news Accessing HelpFor more information For more informationTo open the User Guide Double-clickNorton AntiVirus User GuideFor more information Feature summary Virus and threat protection featuresFeature summary Virus and threat protection featuresQuick access features Quick access featuresQuick access features To start Norton AntiVirus Getting startedStarting and quitting Norton AntiVirus Double-clickNorton AntiVirusPress Command-Q Enabling and disabling Auto-ProtectEnabling and disabling Auto-Protect Using the Global Threat Assessment widget To view the Global Threat Assessment widgetUsing the Global Threat Assessment widget Responding to Emergencies What to do if a virus is found by Auto- Protect Responding to emergenciesWhat to do if a virus is found by Auto-Protect To check the status of infected files in the scan window Repairing infected filesIf a virus is found during a manual scan To repair infected filesIf Norton AntiVirus can’t repair a file Repairing, deleting, and restoring files in QuarantineAbout Norton AntiVirus Quarantine About Norton AntiVirus QuarantineLooking up virus names and definitions To look up virus namesClick Learn More Looking up virus definitions on the Symantec Web siteLooking up virus names and definitions Click View all virus threatsFrequently asked Questions Exploring the Symantec support Web siteTo explore the Symantec support Web site Frequently asked questions What if I have problems installing?Why does Auto-Protect fail to start? What if I have problems installing?Check Enable Norton Auto-Protect Why aren’t all files scanned?To enable Norton Auto-Protect To only list scanned filesTo remove the QuickScan file How do I rescan files that have already been scanned?How do I rescan files that have already been scanned? Click Move To TrashWhy can’t I update virus definitions using LiveUpdate? Why can’t I update virus definitions using LiveUpdate? Service and support solutions Customer serviceSupport for old and dis versions Service and support solutionsTechnical support Technical supportWorldwide service and support Subscription policySubscription policy Service and support offices Worldwide service and supportIndex Index Index