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the browser cache for display in the web browser, meaning that an on-access scan

as performed by Avira Real-Time Protection is not possible. This could allow viruses

and unwanted programs to access your computer system. Web Protection is what is

known as an HTTP proxy which monitors the ports used for data transfer (80, 8080,

3128) and scans the transferred data for viruses and unwanted programs.

Depending on the configuration, the program may process the affected files

automatically or prompt the user for a specific action.

 Shell Extension

The Shell Extension generates an entry Scan selected files with Avira in the

context menu of the Windows Explorer (right-hand mouse button). With this entry you

can directly scan files or directories.