System Scan Preferences

Use the following procedures to modify the anti-virus Scan preferences.

1. Start Norton AntiVirus (Applications folder).
2. Click Preferences.
   
3. In the Preferences window, select the Scan tab.
4. The following scan options are displayed:
   
   • Scan compressed files
     Use this option if you would like Norton AntiVirus to scan compressed files such as .sit files.
   • Scan results
     Use this option to select whether the scan report should include the results information for just infected files or all the files that Norton AntiVirus examines.
   • Schedule scan alerts
     Use this option to elect when Norton AntiVirus shows a scan alert. Alerts may be shown only when infections are found or anytime Norton AntiVirus runs a scheduled scan.
   • Report format
     Use this option to choose which application will be used to view the scan report.