
Table of Contents
iii
6 Scanner .................................................................................................................. 42
7 Updates .................................................................................................................. 43
8 Avira FireWall :: Overview ...................................................................................... 45
9 FAQ, Tips ............................................................................................................... 46
9.1 Help in case of a problem ................................................................................................. 46
9.2 Shortcuts .......................................................................................................................... 50
9.2.1 In dialog boxes .................................................................................................... 50
9.2.2 In the help ........................................................................................................... 51
9.2.3 In the Control Center .......................................................................................... 51
9.3 Windows Security Center ................................................................................................. 53
9.3.1 General ................................................................................................................ 53
9.3.2 The Windows Security Center and your AntiVir program ................................. 53
10 Viruses and more.................................................................................................... 56
10.1 Extended threat categories .............................................................................................. 56
10.2 Viruses and other malware ............................................................................................... 58
11 Info and Service ..................................................................................................... 62
11.1 Contact address ................................................................................................................ 62
11.2 Technical support ............................................................................................................. 62
11.3 Suspicious file ................................................................................................................... 62
11.4 Reporting false positives .................................................................................................. 63
11.5 Your feedback for more security ...................................................................................... 63
12 Reference: Configuration options ........................................................................... 64
12.1 Scanner ............................................................................................................................. 64
12.1.1 Scan ..................................................................................................................... 64
12.1.1.1. Action on detection ...................................................................................... 67
12.1.1.2. Further actions ............................................................................................. 69
12.1.1.3. Exceptions .................................................................................................... 71
12.1.1.4. Heuristics ..................................................................................................... 72
12.1.2 Report .................................................................................................................. 72
12.2 Guard ................................................................................................................................ 73
12.2.1 Scan ..................................................................................................................... 73
12.2.1.1. Action on detection ...................................................................................... 75
12.2.1.2. Further actions ............................................................................................. 78
12.2.1.3. Exceptions .................................................................................................... 79
12.2.1.4. Heuristics ..................................................................................................... 82
12.2.2 ProActiv ............................................................................................................... 83
12.2.2.1. Application filter: Applications to be blocked.............................................. 84
12.2.2.2. Application filter: Permitted applications ................................................... 85
12.2.3 Report .................................................................................................................. 86
12.3 MailGuard ......................................................................................................................... 87
12.3.1 Scan ..................................................................................................................... 87
12.3.1.1. Action on detection ...................................................................................... 88
12.3.1.2. Other actions ................................................................................................ 90
12.3.1.3. Heuristics ..................................................................................................... 90
12.3.2 General ................................................................................................................ 91
12.3.2.1. Exceptions .................................................................................................... 91
12.3.2.2. Cache ............................................................................................................ 92
12.3.2.3. Footer ........................................................................................................... 92
12.3.3 Report .................................................................................................................. 93
Join the conversation about this product
Here you can share what you think about the Avira AntiVir Professional. If you have a question, first carefully read the manual. Requesting a manual can be done by using our contact form.