ActiveCare - Internet Security pane

Click Open iolo AntiVirus to open the program in a separate window. (If the program was shut down, click Start iolo AntiVirus.)

With iolo AntiVirus, you can run virus scans on-demand, set up scheduled scanning, monitor antivirus activity, access iolo's Threat Center, and configure various settings to suit your preferences.

For at-a-glance information and fast access to commonly used functions, the following also displays:

Field name	Information displayed	Actions available
Last full scan	Displays the last date a full scan was run. A full scan is a complete scan for viruses on your computer. It checks memory, boot records, and all files and folders.	Click Scan now to run a full scan of your system.
Real-time Protection	The status of your real-time protection, which is either Enabled or Disabled. It is recommended that real-time protection be enabled for continual protection.	If disabled, you can click Enable to turn on the protection. If enabled, you can click Disable to turn off the protection.
Email Protection	The status of your email protection, which is either Enabled or Disabled. It is recommended that email protection be enabled for continual protection.	If disabled, you can click Enable to turn on the protection. If enabled, you can click Disable to turn off the protection.
Definitions	Displays the date of the last virus definitions downloaded along with their status, such as Up-to-date.	Click Check for updates to check for and download new virus definitions. To stay protected, it is important that you regularly download the latest virus definitions and updates.
Version	The version of iolo AntiVirus you are running.	---

Click Open iolo Personal Firewall to open the program in a separate window. (If the program was shut down, click Start iolo Personal Firewall.)

With iolo Personal Firewall, you can monitor firewall activity, establish security levels, block or allow access for specific programs, designate specific Web sites as "trusted", and tailor various other firewall settings.

For at-a-glance information and fast access to commonly used functions, the following also displays:

Field name	Information displayed	Relevant Actions
Firewall status	The status of your firewall protection, which is either Enabled or Disabled.	If disabled, you can click Enable to turn on the protection. If enabled, you can click Disable to turn off the protection.
IntelliDefense status	The status of your IntelliDefense protection, which is either Enabled or Disabled. IntelliDefense uses threat-assessment technology to detect risks and provide smarter control of program communication.	If disabled, you can click Enable to turn on the protection. If enabled, you can click Disable to turn off the protection.
Internet Zone Security	The security setting for the Internet Zone displays. The Internet Zone is for all the computers, networks, and sites that are not in the Trusted Zone.	To change Zone security or view detailed Zone security settings: Click Open iolo Personal Firewall to open the program. Access the Zone Security pane on the top, left side.
Trusted Zone Security	The security setting for the Trusted Zone displays. The Trusted Zone is for those computers, networks, and sites that are explicitly designated as trusted.
Product version	The version of iolo Personal Firewall you are running.	---

Internet Security - Know the condition your protection

To access:

What it does:

The Internet Security pane provides information about the status of your antivirus and firewall protection.

Why use it:

Both antivirus and firewall protection are vital to secure Internet activity, and staying informed about the status of this protection is essential to safe computing.

Instructions:

Information about the status of your Internet security displays in the AntiVirus and Firewall sections.

AntiVirus section

The functions available to you depend on what type of antivirus program, if any, you have installed.

To ensure you are protected, verify that your antivirus software is activated and up-to-date with its virus definitions.

Firewall section

The functions available to you depend on what type of firewall program, if any, you have installed.