Limits

The Limits section enables you to specify the maximum size of objects and levels of nested archives to be scanned:

•Maximum Size: Defines the maximum size of objects to be scanned. The antivirus module only scans objects smaller than the specified size. ESET does not recommend changing the default value, as there is usually no reason to modify it. This option should only be changed by advanced users who have specific reasons for excluding larger objects from scanning.

•Maximum Scan Time: Defines the maximum time allotted to scan an object. If a user-defined value has been entered here, the antivirus module stops scanning an object when that time has elapsed, regardless of whether the scan has finished.

•Maximum Nesting Level: Specifies the maximum depth of archive scanning. ESET does not recommend changing the default value of 10. Under normal circumstances, there should be no reason to modify it. If scanning is prematurely terminated due to the number of nested archives, the archive remains unchecked.

•Maximum File Size: Enables you to specify the maximum file size for files contained in archives (when they are extracted) that are to be scanned. If scanning is prematurely terminated as a result of this limit, the archive remains.