Symantec 10067161 Product Manual - Page 269

Customizing protection features 269 About customizing settings and options Real Time Protection option protects your computer by continuously checking for viruses and other security risks. You can use the Real Time Protection options to control the scanning and monitoring of your computer. Your options are: 1 Antispyware Antispyware protects your computer against the security risks that can compromise your personal information and privacy. Antispyware options let you choose which categories of risk you want Norton AntiVirus to detect for manual, email, and instant messenger scanning. 1 Auto-Protect Auto-Protect loads into memory when Windows starts, providing constant protection while you work. Auto-Protect checks for security risks every time that you use software programs on your computer, insert removable media, access the Internet, or use document files. It also monitors your computer for any unusual symptoms that may indicate an active threat. You can use the Auto-Protect options to customize the protection of your computer.