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Symantec 9 - Preferences

 
Suggested Symantec 9 Preferences
Step 1
  • Go to your drive and open the Applications folder.
  • Double-click and open the Symantec Norton Solutions folder.
  • Double-click on the Symantec Norton Antivirus application.
NAV 9 icons
Step 2 - Set up Preferences
  • In the Symantec Norton Antivirus window, make sure your drive is selected in the window and not any of the servers that may be mounted on your desktop.
  • Click on the "Preferences" icon in the left window.
NAV Window
Step 3
  • "Scan compressed files" = checked
  • "Only infected files" = selected
  • "Do not list permissions errors when scanning" = checked
  • "Show only when infections are found" = selected
  • "Report Format:" = TextEdit
NAV Preferences
Repair Tab Settings
  • "Automatically repair infected files" = selected
  • "Quarantine files that cannot be repaired" = checked
NAV Preferences
Reminder Tab Settings
  • "Receive virus definitions alert" = Checked
NAV Reminder Preferences
Auto-Protect Tab Settings
  • Click on the "Launch Auto-Protect Preferences" button
NAV Preferences
Auto-Protect Tab Settings
Note: You may have to click the lock at the bottom of the window to unlock the preferences. You will need to be an administrator of that computer to do so.
  • "Auto-Protect" = On
  • "Automatic Repair" = On
  • "Quarantine files that cannot be repaired" = Checked
  • "Scan Disks When Mounted" = On
  • "Show Progress During Scans" = (Optional)
  • "Scan Compressed Files" = On
  • Close the System Preferences window when completed.
  • Quit the System Preferences application.
NAV Auto-Protect Preferences
Step 3: Symantec NAV Setup Complete
  • Click on the "Save" button in the Symantec NAV Preferences window.
  • Quit the Symantec NAV program.
NAV Auto-Protect Preferences
 


 
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