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Scanning your computer for risks using Norton AntiVirus

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STEP 1
  Print this page

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STEP 2
  Run LiveUpdate
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STEP 3
  Configure manual virus scans for maximum protection
1
Start Norton AntiVirus.
 If Norton AntiVirus is installed as part of Norton Internet Security or Norton SystemWorks, then start that program.
2
Click Options.
 If a submenu appears, then click Norton AntiVirus.
3
Click Manual Scan.
4
In Which file types to scan for viruses, click Comprehensive file scanning (recommended).
5
Check Scan within compressed files.
 For Norton AntiVirus 2005, also check Scan active programs and start-up files.
6
Click OK.
STEP 4
  Scan your computer for infections
1
In the left pane of the Norton AntiVirus display window, click Scan for Viruses.
2
In the right pane, double-click Scan my computer.
STEP 5
  Deal with a risk that is found
Find the document for your version of Norton AntiVirus in the following list, and follow the instructions: 


Tutorials
References:
This document is also for Norton Virus Protection.

 

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Document ID: 2001050909295006
Last Modified: 04/14/2008
Date Created: 05/09/2001
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


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