Configuring Spyware/Grayware Scan Settings Only

Procedure

  • Enable assessment mode: CPM audits spyware/grayware detections. This can be especially useful for identifying and observing suspect programs for individual handling. It also prevents any service interruption that may otherwise occur during the cleaning, as well as the unexpected termination of any running processes or deleted registry keys. Assessment also allows you to recognize and exonerate files that were incorrectly detected as spyware/grayware by adding them to the Spyware Approved List (as described in Spyware Approved List Wizard). If enable, set the Valid until 11:59:59 pm of <select date> field.
    Note: Assessment mode overrides the user-configured scan action. If you have a scan action set to Clean, but have also enabled the Assessment mode, On-Demand Scans will use the Pass action and Real-Time Scans will use the Deny Action.

    During assessment mode, CPM performs the following scan actions:

    • Pass: On-Demand Scans

    • Deny Action: Real-Time Scans

    Tip:
    • Avoid running the Assessment Mode for long periods because spyware/grayware will not be removed. Instead, use it for periodic evaluations.
    • If you are unsure of the risk posed by a detected file, send it Trend Micro for analysis.
  • Scan for cookies: Select this option to have CPM scan and evaluate cookies.

    • Count cookies into spyware log: Disable this option to reduce the number of spyware logs that are generated.