By default, Download Insight lets you install safe files.
For files of unknown reputation levels, Download
Insight prompts you to select an action that you want
to perform on the file. In case of an unsafe file,
Download Insight informs you that Norton AntiVirus
has detected the file as a threat and has removed the
file.
Based on the reputation details that the Download
Insight notifications provide for the files that need
attention, you can take an action on the file. The
Download Insight window provides the various options
that let you select an action. The options that appear
in the window vary depending on the reputation level
of the downloaded file. The following are some of the
options that are available in this window:
Lets you install the executable
program.
Run this program
Lets you cancel the installation
of the executable program.
Cancel installation
Lets you remove the file from
your computer.
Remove this file from my
system
Security History logs details of all events that
Download Insight processes and notifies. It also
contains information about the safety level of the file
and the action that you take on the file, if any. You can
view these details in the Download Insight category
in Security History.
When you turn off Auto-Protect, Norton AntiVirus
automatically turns off Download Insight. In this case,
your computer is not adequately protected from
Internet threats and security risks. Therefore, ensure
that you always keep Auto-Protect turned on to protect
your computer from security risks.
Protecting Internet activities
About Download Insight
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Page 30: ...Safe Web Lite Getting started About Norton AntiVirus main window 30...
Page 60: ...Getting started About Network Proxy settings 60...
Page 134: ...Trust Level Protecting your files and data About the Norton AntiVirus scans 134...
Page 271: ...Updates 271 Customizing protection features About customizing settings and options...
Page 276: ...Message Protection Customizing protection features About customizing settings and options 276...
Page 285: ...Other Settings 285 Customizing protection features About customizing settings and options...
Page 293: ...Product Security 293 Customizing protection features About customizing settings and options...
Page 306: ...Customizing protection features About customizing settings and options 306...
Page 324: ...Finding additional solutions About uninstalling 324...