Symantec 10067161 - 10PK NORTON ANTIVIRUS, Product Manual

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Restoring an item from the Quarantine
Some programs rely on other programs that are
classified as security risks to function. The program
may not function if a particular security file is removed.
All of the removed security risks are automatically
backed up in the Security History Quarantine. This
way, Norton AntiVirus lets you restore any risk to
regain the functionality of a program that requires the
risk program to run.
For example, a shareware or freeware program that
you download may use adware to keep its price low. In
this case, you can allow the security risk program to
remain on your computer or restore it if Spyware
Protection has removed it.
Some quarantined items are successfully disinfected
after Norton AntiVirus rescans them. You can also
restore such items.
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If you restore an item to a directory other than its
original location, it may not function properly.
Therefore, it is recommended that you reinstall the
program.
To restore an item from the Quarantine
1
In the Security History window, in the Quarantine
view, select the item that you want to restore.
2
In the Details pane, click Actions.
3
In the Threat Detected window, click Restore &
exclude this file.
This option returns the selected Quarantine item
to its original location without repairing it and
excludes the item from being detected in the future
scans.
4
In the Quarantine Restore window, click Yes.
In case of non-viral threats, you can use the option
that is available in this window to exclude the
security risk. Norton AntiVirus does not detect the
security risks that you exclude in the future scans.
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