Control Center Overview

The Control Center is an information, configuration and management center. In addition to the sections that can be selected individually, it offers a large number of options that can be accessed from the menu bar.

Menu bar

All functions of the Control Center are contained in the menu bar.

File

View

  • PC Protection

  • Internet Protection

  • Child Protection

  • Mobile Protection

  • Administration

Extras

Update

Help

Note
You can activate the keyboard navigation in the menu bar with the help of the [ALT] key. If navigation is activated, you can move within the menu with the arrow keys. With the Return key you activate the active menu item.

Navigation sections

In the left-hand navigation bar you find the following sections:

PC PROTECTION

INTERNET PROTECTION

CHILD PROTECTION

MOBILE PROTECTION

ADMINISTRATION

Navigation description

  • Status: Clicking on the Status bar gives you an overview of the product’s functionality and performance (see Status).

  • The Status section lets you see at a glance which modules are active and provides information on the last update performed.

  • PC PROTECTION: In this section you will find the components for checking the files on your computer system for viruses and malware.

  • The System Scanner section enables you to easily configure and start an on-demand scan. Predefined profiles enable a scan with already adapted default options. In the same way it is possible to adapt the scan for viruses and unwanted programs to your personal requirements with the help of manual selection (will be saved).

  • The Real-Time Protection section displays information on scanned files, as well as other statistical data, which can be reset at any time, and enables access to the report file. More detailed information on the last virus or unwanted program detected can be obtained practically “at the push of a button”.

  • INTERNET PROTECTION: In this section you will find the components to protect your computer system against viruses and malware from the Internet, and against unauthorized network access.

  • The Web Protection section displays information on scanned URLs and detected viruses, as well as other statistical data, which can be reset at any time and enables access to the report file. More detailed information on the last virus or unwanted program detected can be obtained practically “at the push of a button”.

  • CHILD PROTECTION:  In this section you will find the components to ensure a safe Internet experience for your children.

  • Social Networks: From this section you will be redirected to the SocialShield access. SocialShield informs parents of their children’s activities online. It checks their social network accounts for comments, photos etc. that may influence the child’s reputation in a negative way or may indicate that the child is in danger.

  • MOBILE PROTECTION: From this section you will be redirected to the online access for Android devices.

  • Avira Free Android Security manages all your android-based devices.

  • ADMINISTRATION: In this section you will find tools for isolating and managing suspicious or infected files, and for planning recurring tasks.

  • The Quarantine section contains the so-called quarantine manager. This is the central point for files already placed in quarantine or for suspect files that you would like to place in quarantine. It is also possible to send a selected file to the Avira Malware Research Center by email.

  • The Scheduler section enables you to configure scheduled scanning and update jobs as well as backup jobs and to adapt or delete existing jobs.

  • The Reports section enables you to view the results of actions performed.

  • The Events section enables you to view events generated by certain program modules.

Buttons and links

The following buttons and links may be available.

Button / link

Shortcut

Description

Avira cc configuration Control Center

 

This button or link is used to access the corresponding configuration dialog for the section.

 

F1

This button or link opens the corresponding online help topic for the section.

Avira cc experts Control Center

 

This link opens the Experts Market website where you can ask for help or offer your help to other users.

Control Center