McAfee AVDCDE-AA-AA User Guide - Page 105

Using the VShield Scanner Choosing Action options When the System Scan module detects a virus, it can respond either by asking you what it should do with the infected file, or by automatically taking an action that you determine ahead of time. Use the Action property page to specify which response options you want the module to give you when it finds a virus, or which actions you want it to take on its own. Š NOTE: This property page will vary its appearance and have a different option set, depending on which operating system your computer runs. Follow these steps: 1. Click the Action tab in the System Scan module to display the correct property page (Figure 4-12). Figure 4-12. System Scan Properties dialog box - Action page 2. Choose a response from the When a virus is found list. The area immediately beneath the list will change to show you additional options for each choice. Š NOTE: If you choose Prompt for user action from the list, click the Alert tab to specify whether you want the System Scan module to prompt you with a message, a beep, or both. See "Choosing Alert options" on page 108 for details. To learn how to respond to these messages, see "Responding when the VShield scanner detects malicious software" on page 65. User's Guide 105