Security | Windows

Virus Scans

• What is malware?
• What are hidden objects?
• What are Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs)?
• What is a HEUR virus warning?
• What is a false positive Avira Antivirus detection?

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Protection Options

• What do the options under extended threat categories mean?
• What is Avira Real-time protection and how can I configure it?
• How can I disable the Eventlog warnings for Real-time protection?
• What is the difference between Avira Real-time and Avira Mail protection?
• Is there a security risk without Avira Mail protection?

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Quarantine

• Restore or delete quarantined files
• How do I save, delete, and restore files from quarantine?

Software Updater

• Characteristics of Avira Software Updater
• Update outdated software
• Update your Windows drivers with Avira Security
• What are pending updates?
• Why can Avira Software Updater not perform certain updates?

Firewall

• Manage the Firewall of Avira Security
• Windows Firewall cannot be disabled via the Group Policy