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Configuring VirusScan 7.x / 8.x Enterprise to scan inside compressed files



With the recent outbreak of the W32/Netsky.e@MM virus, it has been brought to light that VirusScan 7.x Enterprise does not, by default, scan files within a compressed file (ex. ZIP files). To enable VirusScan's On-Access scanner to scan files within a compressed file:
  1. Open the VirusScan Console by going to Start->(All)Programs->Network Associates->VirusScan Console.
  2. Right-click on "On-Access Scan" and choose Properties.
  3. On the left side of this window, choose "All Processes"
  4. Now, choose the "Advanced" tab on the right hand side of this window.
  5. You will see a section titled "Compressed files". Place a check in the box next to "Scan inside archives (e.g. .ZIP)". Then choose OK.
VirusScan's On-Access scanner will now detect any viruses/worms/trojans that are contained within archive or compressed files.

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Create Date: 03-02-2004
Last Reviewed: 11-09-2007
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