McAfee MTP09EMB1RAA - Total Protection 2009, User Manual

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38 McAfee Total Protection
Scan types
VirusScan provides a complete set of scanning options for virus
protection, including real-time scanning (which constantly
monitors your PC for threat activity), manual scanning from
Windows Explorer, and the ability to run a full, quick, custom
scan from SecurityCenter, or customize when scheduled scans
will occur. Scanning in SecurityCenter offers the advantage of
changing scanning options on-the-fly.
Real-Time Scanning :
Real-time virus protection constantly monitors your computer
for virus activity, scanning files each time you or your computer
access them. To make sure that your computer stays protected
against the latest security threats, leave real-time virus protection
on and set up a schedule for regular, more comprehensive,
manual scans.
You can set default options for real-time scanning, which include
scanning for unknown viruses, and checking for threats in
tracking cookies and network drives. You can also take advantage
of buffer overflow protection, which is enabled by default (except
if you are using a Windows Vista 64-bit operating system). To
learn more, see
Setting real-time scan options
(page 46).
Quick Scan
Quick Scan allows you to check for threat activity in processes,
critical Windows files, and other susceptible areas on your
computer.
Full Scan
Full Scan allows you to thoroughly check your entire computer
for viruses, spyware, and other security threats that exist
anywhere on your PC.
Custom Scan
Custom Scan allows you to choose your own scan settings to
check for threat activity on your PC. Custom scan options include
checking for threats in all files, in archive files, and in cookies in
addition to scanning for unknown viruses, spyware, and stealth
programs.
You can set default options for custom scans, which include
scanning for unknown viruses, archive files, spyware and
potential threats, tracking cookies, and stealth programs. You can
also scan using minimal computer resources. To learn more, see
Setting custom scan options
(page 48)
Manual Scan