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For more information about configuring Parental Control, refer to “Parental
Control” (p. 155).
DATA PROTECTION
The Data Protection feature lets you delete files permanently.
Click File Shredder in the Data Protection pane to start a wizard that will
allow you to completely eliminate files from your system.
For more information on configuring Data Protection, refer to “Data
Protection” (p. 154).
5.5. Security Widget
Security Widget is the quick and easy way to monitor and control Bitdefender
Internet Security. Adding this small and unintrusive widget to your desktop
lets you see critical information and perform key tasks at all times:
● open the main window of Bitdefender.
● monitor scanning activity in real-time.
● monitor the security status of your system and fix any existing issues.
● view when an update is in progress.
● view notifications and get access to the latest events reported by
Bitdefender.
● scan files or folders by dragging and dropping one or multiple items over
the widget.
Security Widget
The overall security status of your computer is displayed at the center of the
widget. The status is indicated by the color and shape of the icon that is
displayed in this area.
Critical issues are affecting the security of your system.
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