Symantec 11281411 Administration Guide - Page 137

Scanning for viruses and other threats 137 Configuring scan options Table 3-6 Recommended file extensions for scanning File extension Description VST VXD WSF WSH XL? Visio Virtual device driver Windows Script File Windows Script Host Settings File Microsoft Excel Select file types and extensions to scan for viruses For all scan types, you can select files to scan by program type and extension. For scheduled and manual scans, you can also select files to scan by extension and program type at the folder level. To select files to scan by extension 1 In the Scan Options dialog box for the scan that you want to configure, click the appropriate Selected button. 2 Click Extensions. 3 In the Selected Extensions dialog box, you can select one of the following: ■ Add: Add your own extension by typing the extension and clicking Add. ■ Documents: Add all document extensions. ■ Programs: Add all program extensions. ■ Use Defaults: Add all extensions and program types. 4 Click OK until the Symantec System Center console appears. To select files to scan by program type 1 In the Scan Options dialog box for the scan that you want to configure, click the appropriate Selected button. 2 Click Types. 3 In the Selected Types dialog box, select one of the following: ■ Document files: Scan document files regardless of their extensions. ■ Program files: Scan MS-DOS and Windows program files. 4 Click OK until the Symantec System Center console appears.