Scan files

This check box enables or disables file scans.

If the check box is selected, the application scans the files.

If the check box is cleared, the application does not scan the files.

The check box is selected by default.

Scan boot sectors

This check box enables or disables boot sector scans.

If the check box is selected, the application scans the boot sectors.

If the check box is cleared, the application does not scan the boot sectors.

This check box is cleared by default.

Scan kernel memory and running processes

This check box enables or disables device memory scan.

If the checkbox is selected, the application scans kernel memory and running processes.

If the checkbox is cleared, the application does not scan kernels and running processes.

This check box is cleared by default.

Scan startup objects

This check box enables or disables startup object scans.

If the check box is selected, the application scans startup objects.

If the check box is cleared, the application does not scan startup objects.

This check box is cleared by default.

Devices to scan

This group of settings contains the Configure button. Clicking this button opens the Scan scopes window, where you can specify the devices whose boot sectors must be scanned.

Use global exclusions

The check box enables or disables the exclusion of the mount points specified in global exceptions while the application is running.

If this check box is selected, the application excludes configured mount points from scans.

The check box is selected by default.

Use File Threat Protection exclusions

This check box enables or disables the use of configured File Threat Protection exclusions when the application is running.

If the check box is selected, the application does not scan the objects specified in the exclusions for the File Threat Protection component.

The check box is selected by default.