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Reference: Configuration options
Avira Professional Security - User Manual (Status: 23 Sep. 2011) 177
11.9.3 Security
Options available in expert mode only.
Autostart
Block autostart function
If this option is enabled, the execution of the Windows autostart function is blocked on
all connected drives, including USB sticks, CD and DVD drives and network drives.
With the Windows autostart function, files on data media or network drives are read
immediately on loading or connection, and files can therefore be started and copied
automatically. This functionality carries with it a high security risk, however, as
malware and unwanted programs can be installed with the automatic start. The
autostart function is especially critical for USB sticks as data on a stick can be
changed at any time.
Exclude CDs and DVDs
When this option is enabled, the autostart function is permitted on CD and DVD drives.
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