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Specifying scan targets

You can specify which drives, folders, and files are scanned when a scheduled or manual system scan occurs. Exclude or include an item in the scan by selecting the checkbox beside it. By default, ZoneAlarm security software only scans local hard drives.

The table below provides an explanation of the icons shown in the Scan Targets dialog box.

Icon

Explanation

The selected disk and all sub-folders and files will be included in the scan.

The selected disk and all sub-folders and files will be excluded from the scan.

The selected disk will be included in the scan, but one or more sub-folders or files will be excluded from the scan.

The selected folder will be excluded from the scan, but one or more sub-folders or files will be included in the scan.

The selected folder will be included in the scan. A gray check mark indicates that scanning of the folder or file is enabled because scanning has been enabled for a higher level disk or folder.

 

The selected folder will be excluded from the scan. A gray "x" mark indicates that scanning of the folder or file is disabled because scanning has been disabled for a higher level disk or folder.

Icons indicating scan targets

Note - Keep in mind that your Scan Mode settings override your Scan Target settings. For example, regardless of the folders you select as your Scan Targets, if Quick Scan is your Scan Mode then the only folders scanned are Windows and Startup folders. See also Choosing a scan mode.

To specify scan targets:

  1. Select COMPUTER | Anti-virus & Anti-Spyware and click Settings, then click Advanced Settings.
  2. Under Virus Management, select Scan Targets.
  3. Select the drives, folders, and files to be scanned.

    The Other option listed refers to RAM disks and any unknown drive other than floppy, removable, local, remote, CD, and network drives.

  4. Select or clear the scan boot sectors for all local drives check box.
  5. Select or clear the scan system memory check box, then click OK.

See Also

Customizing virus protection options

 
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