Configuring Norton AntiVirus to scan all files

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Configuring Norton AntiVirus to scan all files

Configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files

Select your Norton product version:

I have a Norton 2008 product

1
Start your Norton product.

2
Click Options > Norton AntiVirus or Norton Internet Security.

3

In the left pane, click Real-Time Protection > Auto-Protect.

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In the right pane, at the bottom of the window, click Page Defaults.

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In the left pane, click Manual Scanning.

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In the right pane, at the bottom of the window, click Page Defaults.

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Click OK.

I have a Norton 2007 product

1
Start your Norton product.

2

On the product tab, click Settings.

3

Under Basic Security, click Auto-Protect > Configure.

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In the Virus and Spyware Protection Options window, in the bottom-right corner, click Page Default.

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In the left pane, under Manual Scanning, click General Settings.

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In the right-pane, in the bottom-right corner, click Page Default.

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Click OK.

I have a Norton 2006 or earlier product

1
Start your Norton product.

2
Click Options > Norton AntiVirus.

3
In the Norton AntiVirus Options dialog box, in the left pane, click Manual Scan.

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In the right pane, at the bottom of the window, click Page Defaults.

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In the left pane, click Auto-Protect.

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In the right pane, at the bottom of the window, click Page Defaults.

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Click OK.

References:
This document is also for Norton Virus Protection.

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Document ID: 1999110513272906
Last Modified: 04/17/2008
Date Created: 11/05/1999
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2003, Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional, Norton AntiVirus 2005, Norton AntiVirus 2005 3 User License, Norton AntiVirus 2006, Norton Virus Protection