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Date published: 2004-01-23 Date updated: 2011-01-17
Product:
Endpoint Protection
Module(s):
On access scanner
Operations System(s):
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 2003 Server
Problem description
This problem may be due to a faulty configuration of the On-access scanner.
Problem solution
Recommended strategy for On-access scanner (non interactive) is "Scan new or changed files".
Selecting "Scan files before they are used" may increase the load dramatically on servers. You should therefore not select this option unless you have a fast spreading virus infection in your network.
