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Avira Free Antivirus - User Manual (Status: 16 Dec. 2013) 121
Follow symbolic links
If this option is enabled, System Scanner performs a scan that follows all symbolic
links in the scan profile or selected directory and scans the linked files for viruses and
malware.
Note
The option does not include any shortcuts, but refers exclusively to symbolic
links (generated by mklink.exe) or Junction Points (generated by junction.exe)
that are transparent in the file system.
Search for Rootkits before scan
If this option is enabled and a scan is started, the System Scanner scans the Windows
system directory for active rootkits in a so-called shortcut. This process does not scan
your computer for active rootkits as comprehensively as the scan profile "Scan for
rootkits", but it is significantly quicker to perform. This option only changes the
settings of profiles created by you.
Note
The rootkits scan is not available for Windows XP 64 bit
Scan Registry
If this option is enabled, the Registry is scanned for references to malware. This option
only changes the settings of profiles created by you.
Ignore files and paths on network drives
If this option is enabled, network drives connected to the computer are excluded from
the on-demand scan. This option is recommended when the servers or other
workstations are themselves protected with anti-virus software. This option is disabled
as the default setting.
Scan process
Allow stopping the Scanner
If this option is enabled, the scan for viruses or unwanted programs can be terminated
at any time with the button "Stop" in the "Luke Filewalker" window. If you have
disabled this setting, the Stop button in the "Luke Filewalker" window has a gray
background. Premature ending of a scan process is thus not possible! This option is
enabled as the default setting.