Reference: Configuration options
Avira Antivirus Premium - User Manual (Status: 23 Sep. 2011)
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Warning
Only disable the autostart function for CD and DVD drives if you are sure you
are only using trusted data media.
System protection
Protect Windows hosts files from changes
If this option is set to activated, the Windows hosts files are write-protected.
Manipulation is no longer possible. For example, malware is not able to redirect you to
undesired websites. This option is activated as the default setting.
Product protection
Note
The product protection options are not available if the Realtime Protection has
not been installed using the user-defined installation option.
Protect processes from unwanted termination
If this option is enabled, all processes of the program are protected against unwanted
termination by viruses and malware or against 'uncontrolled' termination by a user, e.g.
via Task-Manager. This option is enabled as the default setting.
Advanced process protection
If this option is enabled, all processes of the program are protected with advanced
options against unwanted termination. Advanced process protection requires
considerably more computer resources than simple process protection. The option is
enabled as the default setting. To disable this option, you have to restart your
computer.
Note
Password protection is not available for Windows XP 64 bit !
Warning
If process protection is enabled, interaction problems can occur with other
software products. Disable process protection in these cases.
Protect files and registry entries from manipulation
If this option is enabled, all registry entries of the program and all program files (binary
and configuration files) are protected from manipulation. Protection against
manipulation entails preventing write, delete and, in some cases, read access to the
