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Internet and Windows Monitors
You can view and configure settings for any of the Active Protection monitors. Monitors are categorized into two groups: Internet Monitors and Windows Monitors.
Internet Monitors
The Internet Monitors are as follows:
Monitor Name
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Description
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Browser Hijack
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Monitors your web browser settings to prevent malware from hijacking your home page and other settings.
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Browser Helper Object
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Prevents malware from installing browser helper objects (also known as Internet browser "add-ons").
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Browser Modification
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Prevents malware from modifying your web browser menus, toolbars, and other settings.
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Network
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Monitors the network settings to prevent malicious software from hijacking your network connection.
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HTTP Filter
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Monitors HTTP requests and prevents malicious URLs from loading. You can block or allow additional URLs.
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Windows Monitors
The Windows Monitors are as follows:
Monitor Name
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Description
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Windows Startup
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Monitors your system's startup settings to prevent malware from launching when you start your computer. Detects Startup programs that are installed.
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Windows Shell
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Monitors the to prevent malware from hijacking your computer. This includes the launching of applications, the winlogon key in the registry, shell execute hooks, and monitoring for the Explorer Trojan.
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Windows File System
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Monitors your file system settings to prevent malicious software from being written to the hard disk.
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To set a customized Protection level for the monitor, do the following:
- Click the Active Protection button in the Main window.
- In the Active Protection panel select the Internet Monitors button or the Windows Monitors button.
- Click the drop-down list at the top of the page and select a monitor.
- In the Options section, click the drop-down arrow and select the Protection level.
For more information on the Protection levels you can choose from, see Protection Levels
Notes:
- Browser Hijack has more settings. For more information, see Browser Hijack Settings.
- Network includes a check box with the following option: Allow Windows (for network enterprises). You have the option of enabling it by selecting the check box. Due to security concerns, we recommend that this option be enabled by a system administrator.
- HTTP Filter has more settings. For more information, see HTTP Filter Settings.
- The Windows Shell monitor has the option: Allow explorer.exe on the root drive. A typical example of the root drive for most systems is the C:drive. This option is based primarily with respect to the Windows executable file. Typically, Windows "explorer.exe" resides in the "Windows" system folder. It is recommended that you leave this option clear as there are known Trojans with the name "Explorer.exe" that are downloaded to the system root drive for malicious purposes.
See also:
Active Protection Overview
Popup Alerts
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