How can I enable / disable the anti-dialer protection?

 

Follow the steps below to enable / disable the anti-dialer protection:

 

1.    Select the Automatic protection option in the Platinum Internet Security main window.

2.    In the right panel of the window, a list will appear containing all Platinum Internet Security protections. In the anti-dialer section click on Settings.

3.    A window will be displayed with the following options:

 

·      Detect and eliminate dialer programs: This will remove all the dialers detected on your computer.

·      Detect attempts to dial unauthorized phone numbers: all attempts to dial unauthorized numbers will be blocked, and a warning message will be displayed.

·      Settings: click on this button to indicate the phone numbers you want to authorize. A window will be displayed containing a list of authorised phone numbers. For further information consult the section How can I configure the anti-dialer protection?

 

4.    To enable or disable these options, check or uncheck the corresponding option.

5.    Click OK.

 

Bear in mind that if you disable this protection you will not be protected against programs that make hidden phone calls to premium rate numbers, without your permission.

 

In addition, you can also enable / disable and configure this protection by clicking on the Platinum Internet Security icon in the Windows system tray (next to the computer clock). Click here for more information.