The settings window for Symantec Power Eraser provides the
following options:
Options This section of the settings window provides
another place where the rootkit scan can be selected
Include a Rootkit Scan Checking this box adds additional
functionality to the scan that is capable of detecting a rootkit.
This option will cause Symantec Power Eraser to reboot the
system.
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.
