In Symantec/Norton AntiVirus for Windows, how do I schedule automatic LiveUpdates and virus scans?
Windows 2000 and XP
Symantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x
To schedule a time to automatically update your virus pattern files:
- From the
Startmenu, selectProgramsorAll Programs, thenSymantec Client SecurityorSymantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition, and thenSymantec AntiVirus ClientorSymantec/Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition.Alternatively, in the system tray portion of the Taskbar (typically on the lower right of your screen), right-click the
Symantec/Norton AntiVirusicon (which looks like a shield) and selectOpen Symantec/Norton AntiVirus.... - From the
Filemenu, chooseSchedule Updates.... - Make sure the box labeled
Enable scheduled automatic updatesis checked. ClickSchedule.... - You can now schedule a specific time for updates to occur. ACS recommends setting the "Frequency" to
Daily. When you are done, clickOK.
To schedule a virus scan after your virus pattern files have been updated:
- Launch SAV/NAV as in step 1 above.
- From the
Editmenu, chooseNew Scheduled Scan.In 10.x, you will next be prompted to choose the type of scan. Do so, and click
Next. - In the field labeled "Name:", type the name of this scan (for example,
Weekly Scan). ClickNext. - Make sure that the box labeled
Enable scanis checked. You can now schedule how often and at what time of the day you want the scan to occur. ACS recommends setting the "Frequency" toWeekly. ClickNextwhen done. - Note: This step may not appear in 10.x.
You will be prompted to select the drives you want to scan. ACS recommends scanning all your hard drives Check the box next to each drive you want to scan. The
Options...button will allow you to configure what file types you wish to scan and what actions you wish to take upon finding a virus. ACS recommends leaving these at the default settings. - Click
Saveto finish scheduling your virus scan.

