If malware is detected during virus scans or by the real-time scanner, it is moved automatically to quarantine.
However, if you want to change the default action on detection, you can do so in the app settings.
Note
The action on malware detection must be configured separately for virus scans and the real-time scanner.
1. Open Avira Security.
2. Click the settings icon in the upper right corner.
3. Go to Virus Scans in the left pane.
4. Click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your device credentials.
5. Go to Detection in scans in the right pane and choose what you want to happen from the drop down menu:
- Quarantine threat
- Delete threat
- Let me decide each time
6. After configuring the settings, click the lock icon in the lower left corner to prevent further changes.
1. Open Avira Security.
2. Click the settings icon in the upper right corner.
3. Go to Protection Options in the left pane.
4. Click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your device credentials.
5. Go to Real-time Protection in the right pane and choose what you want to happen from the drop down menu:
- Quarantine threat
- Delete threat
- Let me decide each time
6. After configuring the settings, click the lock icon in the lower left corner to prevent further changes.