If you select
Let Me Choose (Windows) or
Custom Scan (Mac) to run a virus scan, you can choose from these options:
- Location: View a list of files, folders, and drives at a particular location. Select the items to scan or deselect the ones to ignore.
- All Threats in All Files: Scan all file types. Uncheck All Threats in All Files to shorten the scanning time by checking program files and documents only.
- Unknown Viruses: Scan for new viruses with advanced techniques that match files to the signatures of known viruses. This is the most thorough scan but will take longer than a normal scan.
- Archive Files: Scan .zip and other compressed files. Virus authors can plant viruses in a .zip file, which is inserted into another .zip file to bypass anti-virus scanners. This scan can detect these hidden viruses.
- Spyware and Potential Threats: Detect spyware, adware, dialers, and other potentially unwanted applications. For the most protection, this feature is always on unless you turn it off.
- Tracking Cookies: Keep track of cookies, which are small text files saved on your computer. Websites use cookies to identify returning users. This enables the site to manage subscriptions, customize preferences, and track interests.
- Stealth Programs: Rootkits are programs that change your Microsoft Windows system files. They can include spyware and other stealth programs that might attack your computer data and personal info.