Reference: Configuration options
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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
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