2. Type the same administrative password in each of the edit fields. The password
enables an administrator to manage this Acronisproduct from another computer.
Click Finish.
6.4. System Tray Icon
To manage the entire product more quickly, you can use the Acronis icon in the
system tray. If you double-click this icon, Acronis AntiVirus 2010 will open. Also, by
right-clicking the icon, a contextual menu will allow you to quickly manage Acronis
AntiVirus 2010.
Tray Icon
● Show - opens the main interface of Acronis AntiVirus
2010.
● Help - opens the help file, which explains in detail how
to configure and use Acronis AntiVirus 2010.
● About - opens a window where you can see information
about Acronis AntiVirus 2010 and where to look for help
in case something unexpected appears.
● Fix All Issues - helps you remove current security
vulnerabilities. If the option is unavailable, there are no
issues to be fixed. For detailed information, please refer
to “Fixing Issues” (p. 30).
● Turn Game Mode On / Off - activates / deactivates Game Mode.
● Update Now - starts an immediate update. A new window will appear where you
can see the update status.
● Basic Settings - opens a window where you can change the user interface mode
and enable or disable the main product settings. For more information, please
refer to “Configuring Basic Settings” (p. 33).
The Acronis system tray icon informs you when issues affect your computer or how
the product operates, by displaying a special symbol, as follows:
Red triangle with an exclamation mark: Critical issues affect the security of
your system. They require your immediate attention and must be fixed as soon as
possible.
Letter G: The product operates in Game Mode.
If Acronis AntiVirus 2010 is not working, the system tray icon is grayed out . This
usually happens when the license key expires. It can also occur when the Acronis
AntiVirus 2010 services are not responding or when other errors affect the normal
operation of Acronis AntiVirus 2010.
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