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Before you scan your computer with Ad-Aware 2007 for the first time, use Web Update to make sure that you are using the latest Definitions File and software version updates.
To stay protected from the latest threats, it is important that you regularly update Ad-Aware 2007’s threat database, the Detection Database, with the latest Definitions File update. Regular scans are highly recommended.
The Scheduler feature allows you to manage Ad-Aware 2007 by setting up automatic scans and Web Updates to take place on scheduled dates and at specific times.
We also recommend having Ad-Aware 2007 set to automatically quarantine files prior to removal. You can set up Ad-Aware 2007 to automatically perform Web Updates, scan, remove infections, and quarantine detected objects. In order to make these adjustments, follow the instructions below.
| · | Automatic Web Update
Use the Scheduler to schedule automatic Web Updates to occur at set times. To open the Scheduler, click the “Scan” menu button and then click “Scheduler” in the drop-down menu. Click “Add,” select “Web Update” from the list of tasks, and then specify the frequency, date and time for the Web Update to occur. (More information is available in the “Using Ad-Aware 2007” chapter, under “Scheduler”.)
You can also adjust Ad-Aware 2007 settings to automatically update the Detection Database prior to scanning your computer. Click the "Settings" button to open the Ad-Aware 2007 settings menu. Select the “Auto Scans” tab. Under “System,” check the box next to “Update Definitions File before scanning.” If an updated file is available, it will automatically be downloaded to your computer before scanning. Click “Save” to save your changes. |
| · | Automatic Scans
Use the Scheduler to schedule automatic scans to occur at set times. To open the Scheduler, click the “Scan” menu button and then click “Scheduler” in the drop-down menu. Click “Add,” select “Smart Scan” or “Full Scan” from the list of tasks, and then specify the frequency, date and time for the scan to occur. (More information is available under the “Using Ad-Aware 2007” chapter, under “Scheduler”.)
You can also adjust the Ad-Aware 2007 settings to automatically scan your computer when Ad-Aware 2007 is launched. Select the “Auto Scans” tab. Under “Start-Up Scan,” select a scan mode. Click “Save” to save your changes. |
| · | Automatic Cleaning
You can change the Ad-Aware 2007 settings so that threats detected on your system after a scan with a certain TAI (Threat Analysis Index) level are automatically removed from your system. Select the “Auto Scans” tab. Under “System,” select a setting in the “Automatically remove infection with TAI higher than ‘X’.”’ Click “Save” to save your changes. |
| · | Automatic Quarantine
You can change the Ad-Aware 2007 settings so that detected threats are automatically quarantined prior to being removed from your system. Select the "Auto Scans" tab. Under “Safety,” check the box next to “Quarantine objects prior to removal.” Click “Save” to save your changes. |
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