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Options and Settings
-Advanced and Normal Settings Help/TroubleShooter-


-Settings-

Auto-Load
Auto-Scan
Auto-Logging
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File Types to Scan
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Anti-Virus Program Setup

-Advanced Settings-
Read Buffer
Anti-Virus Shell Options
Windows Scripting Host

Secure ShutDown/Scan:
What is it?
Why should I use it?

-Common Problems-
My anti-virus program won't scan every/any file
The Auto-Load feature doesn't save


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Auto-Load: This feature will scan the files listed under 'Scan these System files on Auto-Load' when a user logs into Windows (System folder, and any other Custom Folders that are specified to be scanned at startup).
Auto-Scan: This feature will scan the files with your anti-virus program immediatelly when they fail (on Auto-Load).
Auto-Logging: This feature is highly recommended. Sentinel has the ability to re-scan any event that it does. Enabling this feature could prevent viruses/trojans from 'slipping through the cracks' by allowing a user to download their anti-virus definition files and re-scanning certain files.


File Types to Scan: We recommend scanning your DRV, SYS (and 386), OCX, EXE (and COM), and SCR (PIF) files at Auto-Load. Scanning all your DLL files may result in a much slower startup.
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Anti-Virus Program Settings: Sentinel REQUIRES an Anti-Virus program to be enabled with it to allow the Integrity Checker to work correctly. Use the 'Choose' button to point Sentinel to the correct EXE file to use (if you know what file to use) - Check the Anti-Virus support page if you are unsure. If you would like Sentinel to attempt to Detect your Anti-Virus program, click on 'Help me find the Correct exe File'
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-Advanced Settings-


Sentinel Integrity Checker Read Buffer: If your harddrive speed and processor speeds are very high, try increasing the buffer size and compare the speeds to see if you are better off with a better read buffer. Please note that the 'Compare Speeds' button will only test your processor by performing intensive CRC calculations.
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Anti-Virus Shell Options: The first row of buttons specifies how many failed files that Sentinel will pass to the Anti-Virus program at a time. If you experience difficulties scanning many files, try decreasing this number here.

-Enclose Files with Quotes: If you are having problems with your Anti-Virus scanner (Reports errors such as: "Cannot find file: C:\Program"; "Cannot find file: Files\ect.dll") then Enable this option

-Use ShortPath File Names: Enable this option if you are using a DOS-Based On-Demand Anti-Virus scanner (such as McAfee, F-Prot, ect). You may want to enable this option (it is always good to have this option on) if you are having problems with your Anti-Virus scanner.
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Miscellaneous:
-Use Windows Scripting Host: Enable this option if Sentinel is unable to save the Auto-Load feature AND/OR Sentinel doesn't create a shortcut when you press the 'Create Secure ShutDown/Scan' button.
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-Secure Shutdown/Scan Shortcut-

What is this Feature? - The Secure ShutDown/Scan button will create a shortcut on your Desktop that will allow you to perform the equivalent of the Auto-Load feature then either Shut Down, Restart, Log Off, or Turn off your computer. In addition, the Secure Shut Down method will scan the Registry for New or Modified file and also portions of the Registry and Wininit.ini for files that may be modified/deleted on reboot and scan them automatically (same feature as 'Check for Modifications/Deletions on Reboot' and 'Refresh' in RegWatch).
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Why use this Feature? - If you are not using the Auto-Load feature (maybe your computer is TOO slow), then you really should use this method to shut down your computer every time. The Secure Shut Down feature will scan your computer BEFORE it may become vulnerable on the next restart (stay ahead of any viruses/trojans). We recommend that every user that has Sentinel installed to use this ShutDown method instead of using the Windows alternatives.
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-Common Problems -

My Anti-Virus Program won't scan every/any file:
-Try decreasing the number of files that are passed to your Anti-Virus scanner; or enable either (or both) checkboxes below it.

The Auto-Load Feature won't save (Create Shutdown/Scan Shortcut won't create a shortcut):
-Try to enable the 'Use Windows Scripting Host' option
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