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<strong>Manual</strong>ly switch<br />

configuration<br />

Installation /<br />

uninstallation<br />

11.9.3 Security<br />

Options available in expert mode only.<br />

Autostart<br />

Block autostart function<br />

If this option is enabled, the pre-defined<br />

password is required to manually switch to a<br />

different configuration profile .<br />

If this option is enabled, the pre-defined<br />

password is required for installation or<br />

uninstallation of the program.<br />

Reference: Configuration options<br />

If this option is enabled, the execution of the Windows autostart function is blocked on<br />

all connected drives, including USB sticks, CD and DVD drives and network drives.<br />

With the Windows autostart function, files on data media or network drives are read<br />

immediately on loading or connection, and files can therefore be started and copied<br />

automatically. This functionality carries with it a high security risk, however, as<br />

malware and unwanted programs can be installed with the automatic start. The<br />

autostart function is especially critical for USB sticks as data on a stick can be<br />

changed at any time.<br />

Exclude CDs and DVDs<br />

When this option is enabled, the autostart function is permitted on CD and DVD drives.<br />

Warning<br />

Only disable the autostart function for CD and DVD drives if you are sure you<br />

are only using trusted data media.<br />

System protection<br />

Protect Windows hosts files from changes<br />

If this option is set to activated, the Windows hosts files are write-protected.<br />

Manipulation is no longer possible. For example, malware is not able to redirect you to<br />

undesired websites. This option is activated as the default setting.<br />

Product protection<br />

Avira Professional Security - <strong>User</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> (Status: 30 Mar. 2012) 183

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