VIPRE Antivirus User Guide - Sunbelt Software

Chapter 2: Configuring Settings
Configuring all of VIPRE's settings can be done from one location - the Settings dialog box
(File>Settings). Typically, once you make these configurations, you will not need to make them again.
You can make configurations to the following:
Note: These items are covered in greater detail in the sections that follow.
• Updates: You can check for and get updates for VIPRE manually and set automatic updates to do
the same at preset intervals. When VIPRE checks for updates, it looks for both definitions and
software, if available. See updating VIPRE
o Proxy Settings: If you use a proxy to connect to the Internet, enter the information here. For
most home users, this screen won't apply because a Proxy is generally used in corporate
networks. If you think you may need to use a proxy and do not know how to acquire the
necessary information, you can consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network
administrator to obtain proxy information. See setting up your proxy settings
o ThreatNet: ThreatNet is a worldwide network of thousands of CounterSpy, VIPRE
Antivirus, and VIPRE Antivirus Premium users sharing and identifying potentially
dangerous program files (both through manual submissions and automatically), resulting in
the blocking of new malware almost as quickly as it is released into the wild. ThreatNet also
enables Sunbelt Software to track new outbreaks and compile statistical information. See
about ThreatNet
• Scan options: You can run a simple scan on your computer using the default settings or you can
customize how scans are run on your computer in selecting from options for running a Quick,
Deep System, or Custom scan. See Scanning for malware.
• Active Protection: AP is a real-time method for detecting malware. AP sits quietly in the
background as you work or browse the Internet, constantly monitoring files that are executed
(run) without causing noticeable strain to your system. See configuring Active Protection
• Email Protection: VIPRE supports the following email programs: MS Outlook 2000+, Outlook
Express 6.0+, and Windows Mail on Vista. Any POP3/SMTP client is also supported. See
enabling email protection
• Power: You can set how VIPRE operates when your computer runs under certain power
conditions in order to conserve battery power. See configuring power save options.
The Settings dialog box contains tabs with each tab allowing you to configure the main settings in
VIPRE.
Buttons on the Settings screens are the same for each tab and include the following:
• OK: Click to accept all changes made and close the dialog box.
• Cancel: Click to close the dialog box without retaining any changes.
• Apply: Click to apply the changes made and continue working in the dialog box.
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