Scheduled Scans using Intego VirusBarrier for Mac OS X

To schedule an automatic virus scan in Intego VirusBarrier, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Applications folder and double-click on the VirusBarrier X5 icon.
    VirusBarrier X5 icon
  2. The VirusBarrier X5 window will appear.  Find the Schedules section of the window, located at the top-left of the window.  Click the black arrow.

    Scheduled scans button in VirusBarrier main window

  3. The VirusBarrier preferences window will appear, and display the Schedule & Events settings.
    Schedules & Events settings window
  4. Locate the Schedule section at the bottom of the window.  Place a check in the box next to Schedule, and make sure that Scan is selected in the drop-down menu to the right.
    Schedule checked
  5. In the box just below the Schedule checkbox, specify some settings for your scheduled virus scan:
    • what drives, files or folders to scan
    • what day to scan
    • what time of the day to scan

    Scheduled virus scan settings

  6. If you wish to add additional scans, use the + and - buttons at the right to add new entries to the list.
  7. Close the preferences window, then close VirusBarrier.

 


If you have problems while performing these steps, contact the NC State Help Desk for assistance.