Symantec 10551441 - AntiVirus Corporate Edition Client Manual page 63

Quarantine risk Does one of the following:
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Delete risk Deletes the infected file from your computer's hard drive. If
Symantec AntiVirus cannot delete a file, additional
information about the action that Symantec AntiVirus took
appears in the Notification dialog box and the Event Log.
Use this action only if you can replace the file with a backup
copy that is free of viruses or security risks, because the file is
permanently deleted and cannot be recovered from the
Recycle Bin.
Note: Use this action with caution when you configure actions
for security risks, because in some cases, deleting security
risks can cause applications to lose functionality.
Leave alone Does one of the following:
(log only)
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Your system administrator might send a customized message
that explains how to respond.
Protecting your computer from viruses and security risks
For viruses, moves the infected file from its original
location to the Quarantine. Infected files within the
Quarantine cannot spread viruses. This is the default
second action for viruses.
For security risks, moves the infected files from their
original location to the Quarantine and attempts to
remove or repair any side effects. This is the default first
action for security risks.
Quarantine contains a record of all actions that were
performed so that if needed, you can return the computer
to the state that existed before Symantec AntiVirus
removed the risk.
For viruses, leaves the infected file as is. The virus
remains in the file, capable of spreading the infection to
other parts of your computer. An entry is placed in the
Risk History to keep a record of the infected file.
You can use Leave alone (log only) as a second action for
both macro and non-macro viruses.
Do not select this action when you perform large-scale,
automated scans such as scheduled scans unless you
intend to view the scan results and take an additional
action later, such as moving the file to the Quarantine.
For security risks, leaves the infected file as is and places
an entry in the Risk History to keep a record of the risk.
Use this option to take manual control of how Symantec
AntiVirus handles a security risk. This is the default
second action for security risks.
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Configuring scanning