Load Point Analysis Settings UI

The settings window for Load Point Analysis provides the following options:

• Load Point Scan Settings This section of the settings window provides customizations to what is targetted in the scan:
• • Scan Load Points, Running processes, and Common Directories This option is checked by default and targets the default set of methods for finding files that might execute without explicit user permission. These methods are based on years of experience and should always be used when looking for an undetected threat.
  • Scan Program File Directories This checkbox option adds the Program File directories and sub-directories into the targets finding executable files to add to the analysis.
  • Scan additional files and directories This checkbox allows the user to enter file and/or directory paths to focus the scan on. The 'Add File' button and 'Add Directory' button create file selection dialogs to aid in the selection of the path.
• Network Proxy Settings This section of the settings window provides options for detecting proxy settings so that Symantec Power Eraser can successfully reach the internal and utilize Symantec Insight reputation data as part of the file examination process.
• • Use Windows Internet Explorer settings This default radio button option assumes that Symantec Power Eraser should use the Windows Internet Explorer proxy settings when attempting to access the internet
  • Use Web Proxy Auto Detect This radio button option uses Symantec Power Eraser technology to detect proxy configuration. If the internet cannot be accessed with this method then the Windows Internet Explorer settings are used.
  • Use automatic configuration script This checkbox allows the user to specific a configuration script by entering a url. If the internet cannot be accessed with this method then the Windows Internet Explorer settings are used.
  • Use a proxy server for HTTP connections This radio button option allows the user to enter the address and port of an HTTP proxy server. If this option is selected and the internet cannot be reached, no other configuration will be tried.
  • I use authorization to connect through my firewall or proxy server This checkbox allows the user to enter a username and password for authentication to a firewall or proxy server.