However, scans initiated by the user can be viewed by the user. The system produces logs viewable only by IDs with administrative privileges. Settings can be changed by only the SEP administrator. Even with administrative privileges, Change Settings is not available to users.When the scan ends, close the Window ('X'), When the scan ends, close the Window ('X'),.Click either the Active Scan or Full Scan icon.Otherwise proceed Click Scan for Threats ('Options' under Virus and Spyware Protection also has a menu). If your PC has been off for a number of days, you might want to click LiveUpdate which will give you the following pop up: If the status does not read 'No Problems Detected' or something similar, you should run a scan. The Status page with menu options pops up.The green dot signifies that your PC is in contact with the server. Double-click on the SEP icon in you system tray (lower right-corner).You need not use the utilities contained in the software unless you suspect you've introduced a virus or malware to your PC in that case running Active Scan or Full Scan would be prudent.

Your environment: A background service is running on your PC managed by a server. Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), developed by Symantec Corporation, is an antivirus and spyware product for PC and Mac.

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