Changing the action taken on infected files by the File Threat Protection component

By default, the File Threat Protection component automatically tries to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection fails, the File Threat Protection component deletes these files.

To change the action taken on infected files by the File Threat Protection component:

1. In the main application window, click the Settings button.
2. In the application settings window, select Essential Threat Protection → File Threat Protection.
3. In the Action on threat detection section, select the required option:
   • Disinfect; delete if disinfection fails.

     If this option is selected, the File Threat Protection component automatically attempts to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection fails, the File Threat Protection component deletes these files.

   • Disinfect; block if disinfection fails.

     If this option is selected, the File Threat Protection component automatically attempts to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection fails, the File Threat Protection component blocks these files.

   • Block.

     If this option is selected, the File Threat Protection component automatically blocks all infected files without attempting to disinfect them.

4. Save your changes.

    

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