Configuration :: MailGuard :: Scan

Action for concerning files

This configuration section contains settings for actions performed when MailGuard finds a virus or unwanted program in an email or in an attachment.

Note
These actions are performed both when a virus is detected in incoming emails and when a virus is detected in outgoing emails.

Action for concerning files

Interactive

If this option is enabled, a dialog window appears when a virus or unwanted program is detected in an email or attachment in which you can choose what is to be done with the email or attachment concerned. This option is enabled as the default setting.

Show progress bar

If this option is enabled, the MailGuard shows a progress bar during downloading of emails. This option can only be enabled if the option Interactive has been selected.

Automatic

If this option is enabled, you are no longer notified when a virus or unwanted program is found. MailGuard reacts according to the settings you define in this section.

Primary action

Primary action is the action carried out when the MailGuard finds a virus or an unwanted program in an email. If the option Ignore email is selected, it is also possible to select under Affected attachments what is to be done if a virus or unwanted program is detected in an attachment.

Delete email

If this option is enabled, the affected email is automatically deleted if a virus or unwanted program is found. The body of the email is replaced by the default text given below. The same applies to all attachments included; these are also replaced by a default text.

Isolate email

If this option is enabled, the complete email including all attachments is placed in Quarantine if a virus or unwanted program is found. If required, it can later be restored. The affected email itself is deleted. The body of the email is replaced by the default text given below. The same applies to all attachments included; these are also replaced by a default text.

Ignore email

If this option is enabled, the affected email is ignored despite detection of a virus or unwanted program. However, you can decide what is to be done with the affected attachment:

Affected attachments

The option Affected attachments can only be selected if the setting Ignore email has been selected under Primary action. With this option it is now possible to decide what is to be done if a virus or unwanted program is found in an attachment.

delete

If this option is enabled, the affected attachment is deleted if a virus or unwanted program is found and replaced by a default text.

isolate

If this option is enabled, the affected attachment is placed in quarantine and then deleted (replaced by a default text). If required, it can later be restored.

ignore

If this option is enabled, the attachment is ignored despite detection of a virus or unwanted program and delivered.

Warning
If you select this option, you have no protection against viruses and unwanted programs by the MailGuard. Only select this item if you are certain you know what you are doing. Disable the preview in your email program, never open attachments by double-clicking!