How do I schedule a scan?

To access the scheduled scan, open the Norton AntiVirus™ application, select the Virus Scanning Tab, then click the Schedule A Scan Button.

Depending on their size, scanning your computer's hard disk(s) can take a large amount of time. Scheduling a scan can be an effective way of scanning the entire PC at a time when you are not using the computer, for example after hours and during the evening. You even can include the scanning of CDs and DVDs in the scheduled scan.

Note: By default, Norton AntiVirus is scheduled to run a full scan every thirty days.

When scanning certain files you may find that warnings are recorded in the log file. The on-demand scanner log file can be viewed by selecting TOOLS | Log Viewer | On-Demand Scanner . Generally, the warning will mention the path and filename of the file scanned, and the text "scan error". The reason for this is that certain files may be encrypted, or in use at the time of scanning. Often, these files have a .dat, .dll, .log or .swp extension. Some more specific examples of files that are not scanned because of this include:

• C:WINDOWSSWIN386.SWP
• C:WINDOWSTemporary Internet Files
• C:WINDOWSCookiesindex.dat
• C:WINDOWSHistoryHistory.IE5index.dat

Any files reported in the log file you are concerned about which you believe may contain a virus can be submitted to virtue@ca.com

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