Cleaning levels
To access cleaning level settings for a desired protection module, expand ThreatSense parameters (for example, Real-time file system protection) and then locate Cleaning > Cleaning level.
ThreatSense parameters have the following remediation (i.e. cleaning) levels.
Remediation in ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Cleaning level |
Description |
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Always remedy detection |
Attempt to remediate the detection while cleaning objects without any end-user intervention. In some rare cases (for example, system files), if the detection cannot be remediated, the reported object is left in its original location. |
Remedy detection if safe, keep otherwise |
Attempt to remediate the detection while cleaning objects without any end-user intervention. In some cases (for example, system files or archives with both clean and infected files), if a detection cannot be remediated, the reported object is left in its original location. |
Remedy detection if safe, ask otherwise |
Attempt to remediate the detection while cleaning objects. In some cases, if no action can be performed, the end-user receives an interactive alert and must select a remediation action (for example, delete or ignore). This setting is recommended in most cases. |
Always ask the end-user |
The end-user receives an interactive window while cleaning objects and must select a remediation action (for example, delete or ignore). This level is designed for more advanced users who know which steps to take in the event of a detection. |