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How policy options are implemented in the three protection modes
Mode
Report • Users are not prompted about detections.
Prompt • Users are prompted about detections.
Protect • Users are not prompted about detections.
Use learn mode to discover programs
Report mode can be used as a "learn mode" to help you determine which programs to approve.
In Report mode, spyware protection tracks but does not block potentially unwanted programs. You can
review detected programs in the Unrecognized Programs report and approve those that are
appropriate for your policy. When you no longer see unapproved programs you want to approve in the
report, change the policy setting for spyware protection mode to Prompt or Protect.
Types of scans
Virus and spyware protection scans files automatically for viruses and spyware.
At any time, users can perform manual scans of files, folders, or email, and administrators can set up
scheduled scans. Policy options let you configure whether optional email and spyware scans occur.
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Automatic (on-access) scans
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Manual on-demand scans
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Scheduled on-demand scans
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Email scans
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Spyware scans
The behavior of the scanning features on client computers is defined in the policies configured in the
SecurityCenter. Policy settings determine the types of files, programs, and other items detected;
whether users can manage their detections; how frequently computers check for updates; and when
scheduled scans occur.
Behavior of virus and spyware protection
• Detections are reported to the SecurityCenter.
• Administrator can select approved programs, which are not reported as detections.
• Can be used as a "learn" mode to discover which programs to approve and block.
• Detections are reported to the SecurityCenter.
• Administrator can select approved programs. These programs are not reported as
detections, and users are not prompted for a response to them.
• Users can approve additional programs in response to prompts. These are reported to the
SecurityCenter.
• Users are notified about deleted or quarantined programs.
• Detections are reported to the SecurityCenter.
• Administrator can select approved programs, which are not reported as detections.
Using Virus and Spyware Protection
McAfee Total Protection Service 5.1.5 Product Guide
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