Click the icon with the right mouse button to access the right-click menu with its list of common and frequently used operations. From the menu, you can open the main user interface or instantly scan for viruses and spyware.
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If Parental Control is enabled, you have to enter your password to open the main user interface. For more information, see Parental Control Passwords.
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To get a better understanding of each of the menu items, see the table below:
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Open
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Opens the main user interface where you can view the status of all components and access advanced settings to modify your level of protection.
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Unload / Reload
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Unload installed components from memory. Sometimes this is necessary when installing some software, or doing performance-critical tasks. Do not leave you computer in this state for extended periods, as it is not protected.
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You can reload the products by selecting Reload. They will be automatically reloaded when you restart your computer.
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Virus & Spy Protection
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Scan target
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Virus & Spy Protection scans a specific file or folder for viruses. Select the target directory or file and click OK to start the scan.
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Scan hard drives
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Virus & Spy Protection scans all files in your hard drives for viruses.
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Quick spyware scan
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Virus & Spy Protection scans the system only for spyware.
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Quick rootkit scan
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Virus & Spy Protection scans the system for rootkits and other hidden and suspicious items.
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Perform full computer check
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Virus & Spy Protection scans the computer for viruses, spyware and rootkits.
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Show flyer list...
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View all logged System Control events.
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Internet Shield
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Block all network traffic
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Blocks all network traffic. This is an extreme measure and should be used when you suspect that your computer is under a network attack.
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Allow all network traffic
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Lets all network traffic through. This completely disables your firewall and renders your computer vulnerable to all network attacks.
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Show alert log...
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Opens the Internet Shield firewall alerts dialog.
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Spam Control
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Allow sender...
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Add the address of the e-mail sender to the Allowed senders list. The Allowed senders list contains addresses which are never filtered to the spam folder.
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Filter sender...
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Add the address of the e-mail sender to the Filtered senders list. The Filtered senders list contains addresses which are filtered to the spam folder.
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Configure Spam Control...
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Opens the Spam Control settings.
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Parental Control
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Enable Parental Control
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Enables Parental Control. This option is displayed only when Parental Control is disabled.
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Parent profile
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Activates the Parent profile when you enter the Parent password and click OK.
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Teenager profile
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Activates the Teenager profile when you enter the Teenager password and click OK.
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Child profile
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Activates the Child profile.
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Show website list...
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Displays the Parental Control website list where you can configure allowed and denied web pages.
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About…
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Displays information about the product.
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