User`s guide

detected, it is either cleaned or moved to quarantine. In this way, you are protected
in real time against malicious software.
Note
Within the computer security industry, the shield is also known as real-time or
resident protection, or on-access scanning.
If enabled (default setting), the shield runs in the background, regardless of
whether the application is open or not.
3.3.1. Enabling or Disabling Shield
The shield is enabled by default to keep malicious software away from your system.
You can disable the shield if you need to, but it is recommended that you turn it
on as soon as possible.
To enable or disable real-time protection against malicious software:
1. Open BitDefender Antivirus for Mac. If you do not know how to do this, refer to
Opening BitDefender Antivirus for Mac (p. 13).
2. In the Advanced Controls area of the main window, click the Shield button.
3. Click ON or OFF.
3.3.2. Configuring Shield Settings
You can configure the real-time protection settings to better suit your needs. Refer
to the following topics:
● Actions Taken on Infected and Suspicious Files (p. 26)
● Notifications When Malware Is Found (p. 26)
● Archive Scanning Settings (p. 27)
● General File Scanning Settings (p. 28)
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