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3.5.5 Configuring the heuristic detection level (AHeAD)
Avira Free Antivirus contains a very powerful tool in form of Avira AHeAD (Advanced
Heuristic Analysis and Detection ) technology. This technology uses pattern recognition
techniques, so it can detect unknown (new) malware from having analyzed other malware
previously.
Select a detection level in the Configure AHeAD dialog box and click Next.
The detection level selected is used for the System Scanner (On-demand scan) and
Real-Time Protection (On-access scan) AHeAD technology settings.
3.5.6 Selecting extended threat categories
Virus and malware are not the only threats that pose a danger to your computer system.
We have defined a whole list of risks and sorted those into extended threat categories for
you.