McAfee AVDCDE-AA-AA User Guide - Page 110

Using the VShield Scanner Choosing Report options The System Scan module lists its current settings and summarizes all of the actions it takes during its scanning operations in a log file called VSHLOG.TXT. You can have the module write its log to this file, or you can use any text editor to create a text file for it to use. You can then open and print the log file for later review from any text editor. The VSHLOG.TXT file can serve as an important management tool for you to track virus activity on your system and to note which settings you used to detect and respond to the infections the System Scan module found. You can also use the incident reports recorded in the file to determine which files you need to replace from backup copies, examine in quarantine, or delete from your computer. Use the Report property page to determine which information the module will include in its log file. To set the System Scan module to record its actions in a log file, follow these steps: 1. Click the Report tab in the System Scan module to display the correct property page (Figure 4-15). Figure 4-15. System Scan Properties dialog box - Report page 2. Select the Log to file checkbox. By default, the System Scan module writes log information to the file VSHLOG.TXT in the VirusScan program directory. 110 McAfee VirusScan Anti-Virus Software