Symantec 10 Getting started, Starting and quitting Norton AntiVirus, To start Norton AntiVirus

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Getting started

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These topics include general information about how to start and quit Norton AntiVirus, and how to access more information.

Starting and quitting Norton AntiVirus

You don’t have to open the Norton AntiVirus program to be protected from viruses if you have Auto-Protect running. You do have to open Norton AntiVirus when you want to:

1Start a manual virus scan of your computer.

1Start a manual LiveUpdate session.

1Schedule Norton AntiVirus to run unattended virus scans or LiveUpdate downloads.

1Customize virus protection options.

To start Norton AntiVirus

1Open the Applications folder.

2Double-clickNorton AntiVirus.

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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 System requirements Installation1Checking your login type Before installationBefore installation 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 Registering Norton AntiVirus Connecting to the Internet through America OnlineRegister Your Software Click continueFor more information Accessing HelpReading late-breaking news For more informationDouble-clickNorton AntiVirus User Guide To open the User GuideFor more information Virus and threat protection features Feature summaryVirus and threat protection features Feature summaryQuick access features Quick access featuresQuick access features Starting and quitting Norton AntiVirus Getting startedTo start Norton AntiVirus Double-clickNorton AntiVirusPress Command-Q Enabling and disabling Auto-ProtectEnabling and disabling Auto-Protect To view the Global Threat Assessment widget Using 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 If a virus is found during a manual scan Repairing infected filesTo check the status of infected files in the scan window To repair infected filesAbout Norton AntiVirus Quarantine Repairing, deleting, and restoring files in QuarantineIf Norton AntiVirus can’t repair a file About Norton AntiVirus QuarantineTo look up virus names Looking up virus names and definitionsLooking up virus names and definitions Looking up virus definitions on the Symantec Web siteClick Learn More Click View all virus threatsFrequently asked Questions Exploring the Symantec support Web siteTo explore the Symantec support Web site Why does Auto-Protect fail to start? What if I have problems installing?Frequently asked questions What if I have problems installing?To enable Norton Auto-Protect Why aren’t all files scanned?Check Enable Norton Auto-Protect To only list scanned filesHow do I rescan files that have already been scanned? How do I rescan files that have already been scanned?To remove the QuickScan file Click Move To TrashWhy can’t I update virus definitions using LiveUpdate? Why can’t I update virus definitions using LiveUpdate? Customer service Service and support solutionsTechnical support Service and support solutionsSupport for old and dis versions Technical supportWorldwide service and support Subscription policySubscription policy Worldwide service and support Service and support officesIndex Index Index