Changing the action to take on infected files
By default, on detection of infected files, Kaspersky Endpoint Security tries to disinfect them, or deletes them if disinfection is not possible.
To change the action to take on infected files:
- In the main application window, click the Tasks button.
- In the opened window, select the scan task and click the
button. - In the Action on threat detection section, select one of the following options:
- Disinfect; delete if disinfection fails. If this option is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security automatically attempts to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection fails, Kaspersky Endpoint Security deletes the files.
- Disinfect; block if disinfection fails. If this option is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security automatically attempts to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection is not possible, Kaspersky Endpoint Security adds the information about the infected files that are detected to the list of active threats.
- Inform. If this option is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security adds the information about infected files to the list of active threats on detection of these files.
Before attempting to disinfect or delete an infected file, Kaspersky Endpoint Security creates a backup copy of the file in case you need to restore the file or if it can be disinfected in the future.
On detection of infected files that are part of the Windows Store application, Kaspersky Endpoint Security attempts to delete the file.
- Save your changes.