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Enforced Client Product Guide Using the Virus and Spyware Protection Service
Configuring policies for virus and spyware protection
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To schedule an on-demand scan:
1 On the Groups + Policies page, click Add Policy (or click Edit to modify an existing policy).
2 Click the Virus Protection tab.
3 Under On-Demand Scan, click On.
4 Select a frequency, day, and time for the scan to run, then click Save.
Exclude files and folders from virus scans
You can create a custom list of files, paths, and file extensions to exclude from both on-access
and on-demand scans for viruses. By selecting a file here, you request that it not be scanned for
viruses.
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To specify exclusions:
1 On the Groups + Policies page, click Add Policy (or click Edit to modify an existing policy).
2 Click the Virus Protection tab.
3 Under Excluded Files and Folders, select the type of exclusion you want to create.
4 Specify the value (browse for a file or folder, or type a file extension).
5 Click Add Exclusion.
The new exclusion appears in a list.
6 Click Save.
To remove an exclusion from the list:
1 On the Groups + Policies page, click Add Policy (or click Edit to modify an existing policy).
2 Click the Virus Protection tab.
3 Under Excluded Files and Folders, in the table listing for the exclusion you want to remove,
click
remove, then click Save.
You can exclude a particular type of file you know is not vulnerable to attack or a folder you
know is safe. If you are unsure, we recommend not setting exclusions.