Action on detection
You can define the actions to be performed by System Scanner when a virus or unwanted program is detected. (Options available in expert mode only.)
Note
The action Quarantine is preselected by default in the System Scanner notification. Further actions can be selected via a context menu.
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Copy file to quarantine before action
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner creates a backup copy before carrying out the requested primary or secondary action. The back-up copy is saved in Quarantine, where the file can be restored if it is of informative value. You can also send the backup copy to the Avira Malware Research Center for further investigation.
Note
The option Secondary action can only be selected if the setting Repair was selected under Primary action.
Repair
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner repairs affected files automatically. If the System Scanner cannot repair an affected file, it carries out the action selected under Secondary action.
Note
An automatic repair is recommended, but means that the System Scanner modifies files on the workstation.
Rename
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner renames the file. Direct access to these files (e.g. with double-click) is therefore no longer possible. Files can later be repaired and given their original names again.
Quarantine
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner moves the file to the quarantine. These files can later be repaired or – if necessary – sent to the Avira Malware Research Center.
Delete
If this option is enabled, the file is deleted.
Ignore
If this option is enabled, access to the file is allowed and the file is left as it is.
Warning
The affected file remains active on your workstation! It may cause serious damage on your workstation!
Rename
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner renames the file. Direct access to these files (e.g. with double-click) is therefore no longer possible. Files can later be repaired and given their original names again.
Quarantine
If this option is enabled, the System Scanner moves the file to Quarantine. These files can later be repaired or – if necessary – sent to the Avira Malware Research Center.
Delete
If this option is enabled, the file is deleted.
Ignore
If this option is enabled, access to the file is allowed and the file is left as it is.
Warning
The affected file remains active on your workstation! It may cause serious damage on your workstation!
Note
If you have selected Delete or as the primary or secondary action, you should note the following: In the case of heuristic hits, the affected files are not deleted, but are instead moved to quarantine.