User Guide

Using the WinGuard Scanner
146 Dr SolomonsAnti-Virus
Choosing Action options
When the Download Scan module detects a virus, it can respond either by
asking you what itshould dowith theinfected file,or by automatically taking
an action that you determine ahead of time. Use the Action property page to
specifywhichresponseoptionsyouwantthemoduletogiveyouwhenitfinds
a virus, or which actions you want it to take on its own.
Follow these steps:
1. Click theAction tab in theDownload Scan module to display thecorrect
property page (Figure 4-28).
Figure 4-28. Download Scan Properties dialog box - Action page
2. Choose a response from the When a virus is found list. The area
immediately beneaththe list will change toshow you additional options
for each choice. Your choices are:
Prompt for user action. Choose this response if you want the
Download Scan module to ask you what to do when it finds a
virus—the module will display an alert message and offer you a
range of possible responses.
NOTE: If you choose Prompt for user action from the list,
click the Alert tab to specify whether you want the Download
Scan module to prompt you with a message, a beep, or both.