Sentinel
- Help
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
-Settings -

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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