When a virus or malware is detected by the System Scanner or Real-Time Protection, an acoustic alert is heard in interactive action mode. You can now choose to activate or deactivate the acoustic alert and select an alternative WAVE file for the alert.
Note
The action mode of the System Scanner is set in the configuration under System Scanner > Scan > Action on detection.
No warning
When this option is enabled, there is no acoustic alert when a virus is detected by the System Scanner or Real-Time Protection.
Use PC speakers (only in interactive mode)
If this option is enabled, there is an acoustic alert with the default signal when a virus is detected by the System Scanner or Real-Time Protection. The acoustic alert is sounded on the PC's internal speaker.
Use the following WAVE file (only in interactive mode)
If this option is enabled, there is an acoustic alert with the selected WAVE file when a virus is detected by the System Scanner or Real-Time Protection. The selected WAVE file is played over a connected external speaker.
WAVE file
In this input box you can enter the name and the associated path of an audio file of your choice. The program's default acoustic signal is entered as standard.
The button opens a window in which you can select the required file with the aid of the file explorer.
Test
This button is used to test the selected WAVE file.
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Last change on 14.03.2018