Security
Options available in expert mode only.
Autorun
Block autorun function
Exclude CDs and DVDs
When this option is enabled, the autorun function is permitted on CD and DVD drives.
Warning
Only disable the autorun function for CD and DVD drives if you are sure you are only using trusted data media.
System protection
Protect Windows hosts files from changes
Product protection
Note
The product protection options are not available if the Real-Time Protection has not been installed using the user-defined installation option.
Protect processes from unwanted termination
Advanced process protection
Note
Password protection is not available for Windows XP 64 bit !
Warning
If process protection is enabled, interaction problems can occur with other software products. Disable process protection in these cases.
Protect files and registry entries from manipulation
If this option is enabled, all registry entries of the program and all program files (binary and configuration files) are protected from manipulation. Protection against manipulation entails preventing write, delete and, in some cases, read access to the registry entries or program files by users or external programs. To enable this option, you have to restart your computer.
Warning
Please note that, if this option is disabled, the repair of computers infected with specific types of malware may fail.
Note
When this option is activated, changes can only be made to the configuration, including changes to scan or update requests, by means of the user interface.
Note
Protection for files and registration entries is not available for Windows XP 64 bit !