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| - | This Scan option page enables you to scan the system areas, registry, services and startup, full computer or specific directories/files for viruses and other malicious programs. | + | == Scan == |
| - | This page has different options available, like – | + | '''Description''' :- Scan files, folders and all storage devices for threats and irritants in the form of viruses, spyware and other malicious objects. |
| - | '''A) Check memory, registry and services''' – this option checks the system memory, registry and services that load at system startup /bootup for any infection from malwares. | ||
| - | '''B) Check computer''' – this option checks the system local disks for any infection from malwares. | + | '''Type of Scanning:''' |
| + | # '''Scan Memory, Registry, Services and System Folders''' - Double clicking on this option will scan the system’s memory, registry and services that load at system startup (bootup) and System Folders for any infection from malwares. | ||
| + | # '''Scan Spyware and Adware - '''Double clicking on this option will check the system’s for any Spyware and Adware. | ||
| + | # '''Scan Local Drives - '''Double clicking on this option will scan all the local hard drives for any viruses or any other malwares. | ||
| + | # '''Scan USB Drives – '''Double clicking on this option will scan the USB drives for any viruses or any other malwares. | ||
| + | # '''Scan CD-ROM''' – Double clicking on this option will scan the CD-ROM for any viruses or any other malwares. | ||
| + | # '''Custom Scan '''– Double clicking on this option will help the users to select multiple options of scanning type, inorder to perform the selected types to scan together. This also provides the option to select directories or files to be scanned. | ||
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| - | '''C) Check directories/files''' – this option checks for the system's specific directories and files. | + | ''Button'' |
| + | ** Start – Clicking on this button will execute / perform the selected function of scanning. | ||
| - | At the bottom end of this Scan page, an additional option is available, viz- start. | + | '''Options – '''Configuring on-demand scan operation. |
| - | 1. Start – runs /executes the desired process like "check computer", "check directories/files", etc... | + | ** Virus Check tab - |
| + | In case of an infection – Action to be taken in case of an infection, detected during on-demand scanning, can be selected from the drop down box. The options are: | ||
| + | Log only - This will only scan and report about infection (no action will be taken). | ||
| + | Delete infected file – This will scan and delete the infected file. | ||
| + | Automatic (''default'') - This will scan and take the necessary action (i.e. the infected file will be either renamed or disinfected or deletd). | ||
| - | '''Other Options include''' - | + | Priority of scanner – This determines the priority of the scanning process along with the other processes running in Windows operating system. The options can be selected are High / Normal / Low priority. |
| - | '''D) Scheduler''' – this option is used to set or assign a task of scanning. The option of "Add task" available at the below end of the "Scheduler" page enables the administrator/user to configure/set a scheduled task (scan), the requirements of which are as below - | + | File types – This will determine the type of File to be scanned by on-demand scanner. The options are: |
| + | Automatic type recognition – This will scan only program / executable files. | ||
| + | All files – This will scan all files in the system. | ||
| - | 1. Job - name of the scan task a. If the program should start in the background or foreground b. If the program should quit if a virus infection is detected | + | '''Settings section –''' |
| + | File size limit for scanning - This option when selected will exclude files from on-demand scanning, if the size of the file exceeds the defined limits. By default the size limit is 5 MB. | ||
| - | 2. Analysis extent – what to scan a. Check local hard drives b. Check for specific directories and files | ||
| - | 3. Schedule – when it should run /execute a. When the program should run /execute i) Once, Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, With System Startup ii)Time | + | ** Alert tab – |
| - | 4. Virus Check – properties of the scan task a. In the case of an infection - the default action set is to "Automatic", but can be set as per requirements. b. Priority of Scanner - the default action set is on "Normal", but can be set as per requirements. c. File types - the default action set is on "Automatic", but can be set as per requirements. d. Settings - these are the different ways of detecting an infection on the system's different objects and areas and they are as mentioned below:- | + | Alert section - |
| + | Warn, if virus signature is more than - It notifies/alerts the user if the virus signature is more than 3 (''default'') days old. | ||
| - | i) Heuristic: The system is checked for any suspicious activity/unusual sequence, pattern or behavior and when detected, the software takes the necessary action. ii) Packed Objects: Files that are zipped are scanned. iii) Prepare Log: A log of all the scanning activity is generated and maintained.This includes details of when the scan was run, infected file names along with the path and action taken. iv) Full Log: A full (detailed) log is maintained of the activities done by the scanner. v) Archived Objects: Files that are archived are scanned. vi) System Area: The system areas like the boot or partition sectors are scanned. | + | Warn, if the last computer scan was more than - It notifies/alerts the user if the last computer analysis done is more than 14 (''default'') days old. |
| - | At the bottom end of this Scheduler option page, four additional options are available, viz- refresh, clear all, add new task, start now and edit. 1. Refresh - displays the latest status 2. Clear All - clears/deletes all the scheduled scans. 3. Add task - this enables to define a new task (scan). 4. Start now- this enables you to start the scan process manually. 5. Edit - this enables you to edit settings of the scan task defined. | + | '''Log Settings section –''' |
| + | Prepare log – This option when enabled will create the on-demand scan log in the specified path. | ||
| - | '''E) Options''' – this option helps in customizing the On Demand Scanner (ODS) using the below - | + | Only infection to be logged – The on-demand scan log will contain information of infected files scanned and action take on it. |
| - | '''1) Virus Check''' - | + | Full log – The on-demand scan log will contain information of all the files scanned including infected files. |
| - | a. In the case of an infection - the default action set is to "Automatic", but can be set as per requirements. b. Priority of Scanner - the default action set is to "Normal", but can be set as per requirements. c. File types - the default action set is on "Automatic", but can be set as per requirements. d. Settings - these are the different ways of detecting an infection on the system's different objects and areas and they are as mentioned below:- | ||
| - | i) Heuristic: The system is checked for any suspicious activity or behavior/unusual sequence, pattern and when detected the software takes the necessary action. ii) Packed Objects: Files that are zipped are scanned. iii) Check Memory: this option when enabled, would check the system's memory (ram). iv) Archived Objects: Files that are archived are scanned. v) System Area: The system areas like the boot or partition sectors are scanned. vi) File size limit for scanning: this option helps to set the limit for scanning based on the size of the file (beyond which the scanner would not scan). By default, the limit is set to 5 MB. vii) Calculate Analysis: this option calculates and displays the details of the analysis done and/or it displays after calculation the remainder(percentage) of the scan to be done. viii) Send mail to admin if infection is found: this option helps in notifying the administrator of eScan or the network (designated) that an infection was detected on the system. | + | '''Scheduler – '''Configure schedule On-Demand Scan (ODS) to scan system and decisive areas for infection and malware objects. |
| + | To add / schedule a task of ODS, click on the Add task button. In the add new task window, there are Job, Analysis extent, Schedule and Virus check tabs. | ||
| + | ** Job tab – Specify the name for the ODS task. | ||
| - | '''Other option''': 1) Set to default: this option will revert back to the original/default settings i.e. all the latest changes made to the eScan "Virus Check" option page would be lost. | + | The check on the '''Active''' box enables the particular task and to disable it uncheck the Active box. |
| + | Selecting the '''Start Type''' options will either begins the ODS in foreground or in back ground (miminmised on the taskbar). | ||
| + | The selected '''Quit''' options will take place after the ODS completes the scanning. For eg. When Quit type is "Always quit", ODS window will close down after finishing the scanning. | ||
| - | '''2) Alert''' - this option helps in alerting/notifying the user in the below said conditions - | + | ** Analysis extent tab – Here you can select the type of scanning and the directories or folders or local hard drives to be scanned. Like '''Scan Spyware and Adware''', Scan Startup, Scan Memory, Registry, Services and System Folders and Scan local hard drives. To scan a particular directories or files click on the (…) button to browse and select the required objects. |
| - | a) Warn, if virus signature is more than - this option is set as default. It notifies/alerts the user if the virus signature is more than 3 days old. | + | ** Schedule tab – Here you can configure the time of the ODS to be executed. |
| - | b) Warn, if the last computer analysis was more than - this option is not set as default. It notifies/alerts the user if the last computer analysis done is more than 14 days old. | + | ** Virus check – This is same as the Virus Check tab in the Options of Scan. |
| - | c) Log Settings - A log of all the scanning activity is generated and maintained.This includes details of when the scan was run, infected file names along with the path and action taken.The path can be customized as per requirements. | ||
| - | d) Only infection to be logged: The log would only have details of the infection and none other details. | + | ''Buttons '' |
| + | * Refresh – Clicking on this button will Refresh the task manager. | ||
| + | * Clear All – Clicking on this button will delete all the task listed. | ||
| + | * Add task – To add a new task click on this button. | ||
| + | * Start now – Clicking on this button will start the selected task of ODS. | ||
| + | * Edit – To modify / change the task click on this button. | ||
| - | e) Full Log: A full (detailed) log is maintained of the activities done by the scanner. | + | '''Logs : '''This logs reports of ODS scanning on program operations and infections. |
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| - | 3) Restrictions - this option helps in speeding up the scan process and also in best utilizing the system's resources. | + | * Refresh – Clicking on this button will Refresh the Logs window. |
| - | + | * Clear All – Clicking on this button will delete all the logs. | |
| - | a. Delete infected files having these extentions - this is a list of file types that would be deleted if found infected by default. It can be customized as per requirement and also set to default. b. Size Restrictions for files having these extentions - this is a list of file types that would not be scanned if the size exceeds the defined limit. It can be customized as per requirement and also set to default. c. Scan Restrictions for files having these extentions - this is a list of file types that would not be scanned. It can be customized as per requirement and also set to default. | + | * View Log – Clicking on this button will open the selected log. |
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| - | '''Other option''': 1. Set to default: this option will revert back to the original/default settings i.e. all the latest changes made to the eScan "Virus Check" option page would be lost. At the bottom end of this Options option page, two additional options are available, viz- refresh and save. | + | |
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| - | 1. Refresh - displays the latest status 2. Save - saves all the settings done. | + | |
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| - | '''F) Logs''' - this option enables you to check the logs created and maintained within the software after the completion of the defined scan task. It displays, the complete details like the "File Name", "Start Time" and "Directory" where the logs are stored. At the bottom end of this Log option page, two additional options are available, viz- refresh and clear all. 1. Refresh - displays the latest status 2. Clear All - clears/deletes all the logs. 3. View Log – the log/s created can be viewed. | + | |
Revision as of 16:40, 20 November 2008
Scan
Description :- Scan files, folders and all storage devices for threats and irritants in the form of viruses, spyware and other malicious objects.
Type of Scanning:
- Scan Memory, Registry, Services and System Folders - Double clicking on this option will scan the system’s memory, registry and services that load at system startup (bootup) and System Folders for any infection from malwares.
- Scan Spyware and Adware - Double clicking on this option will check the system’s for any Spyware and Adware.
- Scan Local Drives - Double clicking on this option will scan all the local hard drives for any viruses or any other malwares.
- Scan USB Drives – Double clicking on this option will scan the USB drives for any viruses or any other malwares.
- Scan CD-ROM – Double clicking on this option will scan the CD-ROM for any viruses or any other malwares.
- Custom Scan – Double clicking on this option will help the users to select multiple options of scanning type, inorder to perform the selected types to scan together. This also provides the option to select directories or files to be scanned.
Button
- Start – Clicking on this button will execute / perform the selected function of scanning.
Options – Configuring on-demand scan operation.
- Virus Check tab -
In case of an infection – Action to be taken in case of an infection, detected during on-demand scanning, can be selected from the drop down box. The options are: Log only - This will only scan and report about infection (no action will be taken). Delete infected file – This will scan and delete the infected file. Automatic (default) - This will scan and take the necessary action (i.e. the infected file will be either renamed or disinfected or deletd).
Priority of scanner – This determines the priority of the scanning process along with the other processes running in Windows operating system. The options can be selected are High / Normal / Low priority.
File types – This will determine the type of File to be scanned by on-demand scanner. The options are: Automatic type recognition – This will scan only program / executable files. All files – This will scan all files in the system.
Settings section – File size limit for scanning - This option when selected will exclude files from on-demand scanning, if the size of the file exceeds the defined limits. By default the size limit is 5 MB.
- Alert tab –
Alert section - Warn, if virus signature is more than - It notifies/alerts the user if the virus signature is more than 3 (default) days old.
Warn, if the last computer scan was more than - It notifies/alerts the user if the last computer analysis done is more than 14 (default) days old.
Log Settings section – Prepare log – This option when enabled will create the on-demand scan log in the specified path.
Only infection to be logged – The on-demand scan log will contain information of infected files scanned and action take on it.
Full log – The on-demand scan log will contain information of all the files scanned including infected files.
Scheduler – Configure schedule On-Demand Scan (ODS) to scan system and decisive areas for infection and malware objects.
To add / schedule a task of ODS, click on the Add task button. In the add new task window, there are Job, Analysis extent, Schedule and Virus check tabs.
- Job tab – Specify the name for the ODS task.
The check on the Active box enables the particular task and to disable it uncheck the Active box.
Selecting the Start Type options will either begins the ODS in foreground or in back ground (miminmised on the taskbar).
The selected Quit options will take place after the ODS completes the scanning. For eg. When Quit type is "Always quit", ODS window will close down after finishing the scanning.
- Analysis extent tab – Here you can select the type of scanning and the directories or folders or local hard drives to be scanned. Like Scan Spyware and Adware, Scan Startup, Scan Memory, Registry, Services and System Folders and Scan local hard drives. To scan a particular directories or files click on the (…) button to browse and select the required objects.
- Schedule tab – Here you can configure the time of the ODS to be executed.
- Virus check – This is same as the Virus Check tab in the Options of Scan.
Buttons
- Refresh – Clicking on this button will Refresh the task manager.
- Clear All – Clicking on this button will delete all the task listed.
- Add task – To add a new task click on this button.
- Start now – Clicking on this button will start the selected task of ODS.
- Edit – To modify / change the task click on this button.
Logs : This logs reports of ODS scanning on program operations and infections. Buttons
- Refresh – Clicking on this button will Refresh the Logs window.
- Clear All – Clicking on this button will delete all the logs.
- View Log – Clicking on this button will open the selected log.
