Main functions
The Dr.Web for Microsoft Outlook plug-in performs the following functions:
•Anti-virus check of incoming email attachments
•Check of email attachments transferred over encrypted SSL connections
•Spam check
•Malware detection and its neutralization
•Heuristic analysis for additional protection against unknown threats
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When scanning email with Dr.Web for Microsoft Outlook, it is recommended to use Cached Exchange Mode |
Configuring Dr.Web for Microsoft Outlook plug-in
You can set up parameters of plug-in operation and view statistics on Microsoft Outlook mail application, in the Tools → Options → Dr.Web Anti-virus page (for Microsoft Outlook 2010, in the Files → Options → Add-ins section select Dr.Web for Microsoft Outlook and click the Add-in Options button).
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The Dr.Web Anti-virus page of Microsoft Outlook settings is active only if the user has permissions to change these settings. |
On the Dr.Web Anti-virus page, the current protection status is displayed (enabled/disabled). This page also provides you with an access to the following program functions:
•Log—allows you to configure the program logging.
•Check attachments— allows you to configure email scan and to specify program actions on detection of malicious objects.
•Anti-spam filter—allows you to specify program actions on spam detection and to create black and white lists of email addresses.
•Statistics—allows you to view the number of scanned and processed objects.