McAfee AVDCDE-AA-AA User Guide - Page 104

Using the VShield Scanner - Enable macro heuristics scanning. Choose this option to have the System Scan module identify all Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office files that contain embedded macros, then compare the macro code to its virus definitions database. The module will identify exact matches with the virus name; code signatures that resemble existing viruses cause the module to tell you it has found a potential macro virus. - Enable program file heuristics scanning. Choose this option to have the System Scan module locate new viruses in program files by examining file characteristics and comparing them against a list of known virus characteristics. The module will identify files with a sufficient number of these characteristics as potential viruses. - Enable macro and program file heuristics scanning. Choose this option to have the module use both types of heuristics scanning. McAfee recommends that you use this option for complete anti-virus protection. Š NOTE: The System Scan module will use heuristic scanning techniques only on the file types you designate in the Program File Extensions dialog box. If you choose to scan All files, the module will use heuristic scanning for all file types. c. Click OK to save your settings and return to the VShield Properties dialog box. 6. Click the Action tab to choose additional System Scan module options. To save your changes without closing the System Scan Properties dialog box, click Apply. To save your changes and close the dialog box, click OK. To close the dialog box without saving your changes, click Cancel. Š NOTE: Clicking Cancel will not undo any changes you already saved by clicking Apply. 104 McAfee VirusScan Anti-Virus Software