Avira Real-time protection is a scanner which, by default, scans every modified file on the computer or in the network. Avira Mail protection, on the other hand, is a scanner for email protocols like POP, IMAP, and SMTP which scans every incoming unencrypted email and attachment, and even outgoing ones if so configured, for viruses […]
Category: Avira for Windows
How can I disable the Eventlog warnings for Real-time protection? (Avira)
Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the gear icon of the Real-time protection. Go to PC Protection → Real-Time Protection → Scan → Further actions . Disable the option Use event log. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
What is Avira Real-time protection and how can I configure it? (Avira)
Real-time protection is a permanently active process. Any file that is used, copied or, accessed is scanned via this module in real-time. This prevents malware from executing; every execution of a file that triggered a detection is automatically blocked and you are notified. Enable/disable Real-time protection Avira Real-time protection prevents viruses from making changes on […]
What do the options under extended threat categories mean? (Avira)
Avira software reports viruses or malware detection. In addition, you can set Avira software to detect other extended threat categories. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the feature Protection options. Click the Settings icon of the System protection. Go to General → Threat categories. Activate/deactivate further unwanted program types. Adware/spyware […]
Why is my Avira Prime displayed as Avira Free Security?
We were experiencing an issue with Avira Prime that was showing as Avira Free for some of our customers. The issue has been fixed – please restart your PC and you should see Avira Prime on your device again. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS […]
How do I start Avira System Scanner from the command line?
Many download managers and backup programs allow you to scan files with a virus scanner using the command line. This way, you can use the graphical user interface of the Avira software by configuring it with the following parameters (the syntax is not case-sensitive, but the paths have to be inserted in double-quotes): /CFG=”<path to […]
Why does the logging level of System Scanner not increase? (Avira)
If System Scanner’s logging level does not increase, even if set correctly, please check in the configuration settings, under System Scanner if the option Optimized scan option is active. Click the Avira icon in your system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click Protection options. Click the Settings icon of the Real-time protection. Click PC Protection → System Scanner. Enable Optimized scan. If […]
What is the meaning of “Warning” during an Avira Antivirus scan?
This refers to files which Avira Antivirus could not open or scan because they are either protected by the Windows operating system itself or in use by another program. Therefore, it could not be determined whether they are virulent files. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
How do I remove a virus from my computer with Avira Security?
Download, create and scan your device with Avira Rescue System as described in this article. Once you have created the avira rescue and carried it out as described, perform following steps after a reboot. Open the Avira Security interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the Settings icon of the Real-time protection. Go to PC Protection → […]
Define how your Avira scanner responds when a virus is detected
The Avira antivirus default setting for virus detection is Interactive, which means input from the user is required when a virus is detected. Define what action your antivirus should take if a virus is detected. Set this action to automatic, and specify within the subconfiguration whether the file in question should be automatically moved to quarantine before […]