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Detection
Avira Free Antivirus - User Manual (Status: 16 Dec. 2013) 65
affected file and full path, name of the virus and action that is executed with the
Apply Now button.
Note
The default action of the System Scanner is displayed as the action to be
executed. The default action of the System Scanner for handling affected files is
to move the relevant files to quarantine.
5.2.3 Context menu actions
Note
If the detection is a heuristic hit (HEUR/), an unusual runtime packer (PCK/) or a
file with a hidden file extension (HEUR-DBLEXT/), in interactive mode only the
options Move to quarantine and Ignore are available. In automatic mode the
detection is automatically moved to Quarantine.
This restriction prevents the detected files, which may be a false alarm, being
directly removed (deleted) from your computer. The file can be recovered at any
time with the aid of the Quarantine Manager.
Repair
If this option is enabled, the Scanner repairs the affected file.
Note
The option Repair can only be enabled if a repair of the detected file is
possible.
Quarantine
If this option is enabled, the Scanner moves the file to quarantine. The file can be
recovered from quarantine manager if it has an informative value or - if necessary -
sent to the Avira Malware Research Center. Depending on the file, further selection
options may be available in the Quarantine Manager.
Delete
If this option is enabled, the file is deleted.
Rename
If this option is enabled, the Scanner renames the file. Direct access to these files (e.g.
with double-click) is therefore no longer possible. Files can later be repaired and given
their original names again.