The scan options allow you to configure how the search for viruses and other threats should be carried out. In order to access these options, select the scan type or item to scan (except for the automatic antivirus protection) and click on the corresponding option in the Scan jobs panel.
If you have selected a predefined on-demand scan job, or want to scan selected items, click on the Configure option. If you have selected a predefined scheduled scan job or one created by the user, select the option Edit scan.
Click on the Automatic Protection option in the Platinum Internet Security control panel to configure the automatic antivirus protection (files and e-mail). A list will appear in the right panel of the window, containing all the automatic protections. In the Antivirus protection section click on the Settings option (this protection must be enabled for the option to be displayed). It is also possible to access the settings by clicking on the Platinum Internet Security icon in the Windows System tray (next to the computer clock).
The scan options are grouped in the same window but divided into different tabs to facilitate management. These tabs can vary depending on the scan (on-demand, scheduled, automatic protection, etc.), or the item to scan (memory, hard disk, etc).
Although the configuration options for the different scan types are similar, the following table shows the configuration options available for each type:
Configuration options for on-demand scans, scheduled scans and the automatic protection (file and mail)
On-Demand configuration
Scheduled configuration
Protection configuration (file and mail)
File