You can use the command-line switches to configure the console output and other options for the DoScan CLI. Here's an example of what the log might look like: When the DoScan CLI detects and cleans a virus, it will log the detection and cleaning process in a file named avpm.log. Instead, you can review the logs and take any necessary actions to remove the virus files manually. When you use the DoScan CLI to scan a file or directory, the software will detect any viruses and log the detection, but it will not automatically remove the files. In the configuration file, find the line that starts with ActionOnDetection and change its value from clean to log.Īfter making this change, the DoScan CLI will log virus detections instead of removing them. Also, be careful when modifying the DoScan.cfg file, as incorrect modifications can cause issues with the SEP installation and potentially compromise the security of your system. Some options can only be modified in the ScanEngine.ini file. Keep in mind that not all options in the ScanEngine.ini file can be configured using the DoScan.cfg file. Copy the DoScan.cfg file to the same directory as the DoScan.exe executable.Export the configuration to a file with the name DoScan.cfg.Save the policy or settings configuration.Configure the desired options, such as the scan mode, file types to scan, and logging settings.Navigate to the policy or settings section where you want to configure the DoScan options.Open SEPM or the management tool of your choice.Save the file with the name DoScan.cfg in the same directory as the DoScan.exe executable.Īlternatively, you can generate a DoScan.cfg file using SEPM or other management tools. Open a text editor such as Notepad or Visual Studio Code.Įnter the desired configuration options using the following format: = To create a DoScan.cfg file manually, you can follow these steps: You can create a DoScan.cfg file manually or generate one using Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) or other management tools.

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