Copyright: Copyright 1997 © Quarterdeck Corp., All rights reserved.
Citation: Copyright 1997 © Quarterdeck Corp., All rights reserved.


About the ViruSweep agent

Viruses are programs developed specifically to wreak havoc with your system and range from mildly irritating to extremely destructive. The ViruSweep agent takes the worry and frustration out of virus checking by automatically and silently checking your system. The ViruSweep agent uses Quarterdeck's ViruSweep Technology to scan for and repair viruses it finds. However, because viruses are created every day, Quarterdeck does not guarantee protection against all viruses.

How to:

Scan for viruses now

Schedule regular virus checking

Change the ViruSweep agent settings

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How to check for viruses now
How to scan for viruses now

You can force the ViruSweep agent to check your system for viruses at any time. Do the following to check for viruses now:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the ViruSweep icon.

3	Click Scan Now.
You are presented with the ViruSweep Scan window.

If a virus is found, click Repair to remove the virus and restore your files.

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How to schedule regular virus checking

The ViruSweep agent is designed to automate checking of virus. The ViruSweep agent can automatically check for viruses as often as every day, or as little as once a month, at a time that you specify. Do the following to check for viruses now:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the ViruSweep icon.

3	Choose how often and at what time the ViruSweep agent automatically checks for viruses from the Check Frequency group. If you would like your system idle time to be used for virus checking in addition to your regular schedule, check the Scan When System Is Idle check box.

4	Click Apply for the new settings to take effect.

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How to change the ViruSweep agent settings

Depending on the size of your system, virus checking can take some time to complete. To save time, you can simply scan executable files only. There may also be files you do not want scanned at all, typically compressed files. Do the following to change the ViruSweep agent settings:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the ViruSweep icon.

3	Click Settings.

4	Choose the options that best fit your situation. Ideally, the ViruSweep agent should scan executable files and compressed files on all hard drives. If you want the ViruSweep agent to automatically check and repair viruses, be sure to uncheck the Ask Me Before Repairing Files check box.

5	Click Apply for the new settings to take effect.

About the ViruSweep agent
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