Provided that the automatic protection is loaded, the
Platinum Internet Security icon will be displayed in the Windows
system tray (next to the system clock). Through this icon (shown
at the start of this paragraph) you can carry out several operations.
If you right-click on this icon, a menu with the following options is displayed:
· Automatic protection settings. This option allows you to specify the characteristics of each of the automatic protections (Firewall protection, anti spyware protection, anti-dialer protection, anti-spam protection, and Web content filtering). You can also enable and disable each type of protection. You can also access the configuration by right-clicking on the icon or by double clicking on it. For more information, consult the Automatic protection section in this Help.
· Open Panda Platinum Internet Security. This option opens the Platinum Internet Security window. This does not mean that a scan will be carried out.
· Start self-diagnosis. When this option is selected, Platinum Internet Security will inform you on the current level of protection. This level is based on how updated the program is, as well as on the status of each of the automatic protections (enabled, disabled, not installed, or error). The level of protection is displayed by means of a status bar in the Home menu screen.
· Panda Bulletins. It allows you to subscribe to each of the Panda Software information services. It also allows you to access archives with all the news published by Panda Software. You will receive IT security news right on your desktop. You will obtain up-to-date information about the latest news on IT security, automatic alerts, real-time information, etc.
· Panda Online. They allow you to access certain areas on Panda Software’s website, where you will find useful information.
· Enter user name: it allows users to identify themselves on the Web content filter, by entering a user name and password.
· Close automatic protection. If you select this option, you will be asked to confirm if you want to close (disable) the automatic protection. If you click on Yes, the automatic protection will be immediately disabled and the icon will disappear from the Windows system tray (next to the system clock). You can enable it again through the Automatic protection option in the program window (the icon will then reappear in the Windows taskbar). For more information, consult the Automatic Protection section in this Help.