What are advanced scanning options?

 

Updated: April 1, 2012

Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection SP1, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1, System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection, Windows Intune, Forefront Endpoint Protection, System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection

When scanning your computer, you can choose from these additional options:

  • Scan archive files—Scanning these files might increase the time required to complete a scan, but malicious software, including viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software, can install itself and attempt to "hide" in these files.

  • Scan removable drives—Use this option to scan the contents of removable drives, such as USB flash drives.

  • Create a system restore point before applying actions to detected items—System restore helps you restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos. These restore points contain information about registry settings and other system information that Windows uses. When you select this option, Endpoint Protection creates a system restore point on your computer on a daily basis before cleaning your computer. This option allows you to restore software that you didn't intend to remove.

To set advanced scanning options

  1. Click Settings, and then click Advanced.

  2. Select the check box next to each option that you want to use, and then click Save changes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or confirm the action.