User Manual
Mobile for Pocket PC
www.avira.com
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5
2 Symbols and emphases ........................................................................................... 6
3 Product information............................................................................................... 7
3.1 Delivery scope ........................................................................................................................7
3.2 System requirements.............................................................................................................8
3.3 Licensing ................................................................................................................................8
3.3.1 License variants........................................................................................................9
4 Installation and uninstallation ............................................................................. 10
4.1 Installation...........................................................................................................................10
4.2 Uninstallation......................................................................................................................10
5 Operation ............................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Toolbar .................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Start AntiVir Mobile............................................................................................................12
5.3 Stopping the AntiVir Mobile Guard after a soft reset .......................................................12
5.4 About AntiVir Mobile / Help...............................................................................................12
5.5 Tray Icon...............................................................................................................................13
5.5.1 Context menu.........................................................................................................13
6 Configuration....................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Open configuration .............................................................................................................14
6.2 Configure AntiVir Mobile Scanner .....................................................................................15
6.2.1 Action for concerning files ....................................................................................15
6.2.2 Scan ROM files as well as cards and network folders...........................................15
6.2.3 Files to omit ...........................................................................................................16
6.3 Configure AntiVir Mobile Guard ........................................................................................16
6.3.1 Activate AntiVir Mobile Guard..............................................................................16
6.3.2 Action for concerning files ....................................................................................17
6.3.3 Processes to be excluded........................................................................................17
6.4 Configure text message protection.....................................................................................18
6.5 Configure other settings .....................................................................................................20
6.5.1 Start scan after sync...............................................................................................20
6.5.2 Start scan on Card insert .......................................................................................20
6.5.3 Start update after sync ..........................................................................................20
6.5.4 Reset default settings ............................................................................................21
6.6 Configure update .................................................................................................................21
7 Scanning .............................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Checking active files (on-access scan) ................................................................................22
7.2 Targeted scan for viruses and malware (on-demand scan) ...............................................22
7.3 Reacting to found viruses and malware .............................................................................23
7.4 Display scan results .............................................................................................................23
7.4.1 Display scan results of the on-demand scan.........................................................23
7.4.2 Display scan results of the on-access scan............................................................23
7.4.3 The following information is available .................................................................23
7.5 Open logfile..........................................................................................................................24
7.5.1 Open logfile of on-access scan...............................................................................24
7.5.2 Open logfile of on-demand scan ...........................................................................24
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7.5.3 Open the logfile of the AntiVir Mobile Updater...................................................24
7.5.4 Call log file of the text message protection ..........................................................24
7.5.5 Entries of the logfile ..............................................................................................25
8 Text message protection ....................................................................................... 26
9 Update ................................................................................................................. 27
9.1 Manual updating .................................................................................................................27
9.2 Internet update....................................................................................................................28
10 Service ................................................................................................................. 29
10.1 Service hotline .....................................................................................................................29
10.2 Online shop..........................................................................................................................29
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Introduction
1 Introduction
In this manual we have compiled all the information you need on AntiVir Mobile (for
Pocket PC) and guide you step by step through installation, configuration and operation
of the software.
On our website http://www.avira.com you can download the manual of AntiVir Mobile
(for Pocket PC) as a PDF file, update AntiVir Mobile (for Pocket PC) or obtain
information on other security solutions of Avira GmbH.
Our website also contains information such as the telephone number for technical
support and our newsletter, for which you can sign up there.
Your Avira Team
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Symbols and emphases
2 Symbols and emphases
The following symbols are used:
Symbol Explanation
Appears before a step you carry out.
Appears before a result that follows the preceding action.
Appears before a note with especially important information or a tip
which makes it easier to understand and use AntiVir Mobile.
The following emphases are used:
Emphasis Explanation
Italic
File name or path.
Elements of the software interface which are displayed (e.g., window title,
window area or option).
Bold
Elements of the software interface which are clicked (e.g., menu item, tab
or button).
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Product information
3 Product information
AntiVir Mobile protects Pocket PCs (PDAs) under Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile
2003 for Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Windows Mobile 5.0,
Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional and Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic against attacks with
PDA-specific malware.
3.1 Delivery scope
The main performance features of AntiVir Mobile:
• Specially developed PDA engine and search algorithms for detecting and handling
PDA-specific malware
• Installation of the program package with ActiveSync
• Separate update of search algorithms (= search engine) and virus definitions via the
Internet and ActiveSync
• Direct single file update via Internet (WLAN, LAN, GPRS)
• Individual configuration of the scanning scope and handling of affected files
• Comprehensive notification and reporting function
• Extremely low resource requirements
• Guard (real-time scan) for monitoring files which are opened on the Pocket PC or
copied on the device.
• Text message protection to check incoming text messages or for protection against
SMS spam.
The text message protection is not supported by AntiVir Mobile for Pocket
PC 2002 or all other devices without SMS support. The text message
protection is only available from Version 6.41. An update of older versions
does not contain text message protection.
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3.2 System requirements
• System requirements PDA
– Operating system: Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC,
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Windows Mobile 5.0, Windows Mobile 6.0
Professional and Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
– RAM: approx. 250 KB
– File system: approx. 700 KB
• System requirements PC
– Pentium II processor or later
– Operating system: Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows 98, Windows ME
– Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or later
– Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
3.3 Licensing
Activate your license for AntiVir Mobile with the license file hbedv.key. You will receive
the license file from Avira GmbH by email. The license file contains the license for all
products that you have ordered with an order process. The license contains information
on the product that you have licensed and the period for which this product is licensed.
License AntiVir Mobile during synchronization:
f Copy your license file into the ActiveSync directory on your desktop PC.
f If the synchronization process is not started automatically, start ActiveSync and
click Synchronization.
The Pocket PC is synchronized, the license file is copied to the Pocket PC.
AntiVir Mobile is started automatically once synchronization is complete.
f Skip the following section Licensing AntiVir Mobile manually.
License AntiVir Mobile manually:
For manual transmission of the license file, use the My Computer folder or the Windows
Explorer of your desktop PC. The Pocket PC is displayed there with a hardware entry
(e.g. Mobile device).
AntiVir Mobile cannot be used without a valid license.
f Open this hardware entry to copy the license file directly to the Pocket PC in the
directory "My Documents".
Start AntiVir Mobile.
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Continued for both licensing types:
AntiVir Mobile starts the dialog Install License:
f Click on Please select a license.
A dialog opens in which you can select the license file that you want to install.
f Click on the license file hbedv.key.
f The dialog Install License opens again. If the license file is valid, it can be installed by
clicking on Install.
If installation was successful, AntiVir Mobile is started.
3.3.1 License variants
Demo version Evaluation version Full version
No functionality. Same functionality as
Full functionality.
full version - only for a
limited period.
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