McAfee VIRUSSCAN 5.1, User Manual

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Using the VShield Scanner
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Choosing Report options
The System Scan module lists its current settings and summarizes all of the
actions it takes during its scanning operations in a log file called
VSHLOG.TXT. You can have the module write its log to this file, or you can
use any text editor to create a text file for it to use. You can then open and print
the log file for later review from any text editor.
The VSHLOG.TXT file can serve as an important management tool for you to
track virus activity on your system and to note which settings you used to
detect and respond to the infections the System Scan module found. You can
also use the incident reports recorded in the file to determine which files you
need to replace from backup copies, examine in quarantine, or delete from
your computer. Use the Report property page to determine which information
the module will include in its log file.
To set the System Scan module to record its actions in a log file, follow these
steps:
1. Click the Report tab in the System Scan module to display the correct
property page ( Figure 4-15 ).
Figure 4-15. System Scan Properties dialog box - Report page
2. Select the
Log to file
checkbox.
By default, the System Scan module writes log information to the file
VSHLOG.TXT in the VirusScan program directory.