Dr.Web Desktop Security Suite (Windows)

Version 12.0

User manual

2/19/2026

• Introduction
  • Document Conventions and Abbreviations
• About the Product
  • Protection Components and Management Modules
  • Detection Methods
  • System Requirements
• Installing, Removing, or Changing Dr.Web
  • Installing the Product
  • Configuring Components
  • Removing and Reinstalling the Product
• Testing Functionality
• Licensing
  • License Activation
    • Activation Using Serial Number
    • Activation Using Key File
  • Renewing License
  • Key File
• Program Menu
• Security Center
• Updating of Virus Databases and Program Components
• Notification Feed
• Program Settings
  • General Settings
    • Program Settings Password Protection
    • Selecting Interface Color Theme
    • Selecting Program Language
    • Managing Dr.Web Settings
    • Dr.Web Operation Logging
    • Quarantine Settings
    • Automatic Deletion of Statistics Records
  • Notification Settings
  • Update Settings
  • Network
  • Self-Protection
  • Dr.Web Cloud
  • Remote Access to Dr.Web
  • File Scan Options
• Files and Network
  • Real-Time File System Protection
  • Checking Web Traffic
  • Email Scan
    • Configuring Message Scan
    • Anti-Spam Parameters
  • Firewall
    • Configuring Firewall
      • Parameters for Applications
        • Application Rules
        • Rule Settings
      • Parameters for Networks
        • Packet Filter
          • Rule Sets for Filtering Packets
          • Filtering Rule Settings
  • Computer Scan
    • Scan Start and Scan Modes
    • Neutralizing Detected Threats
    • Additional Options
      • Command-Line Scanning Mode
      • Console Scanner
      • Scanning Your System via the Task Scheduler
  • Dr.Web for Microsoft Outlook
    • Threat Check
    • Spam Check
      • Anti-Spam Filter Settings
      • Black and White Lists
    • Event Logging
      • Event Log
      • Debug Text Log
    • Statistics
• Preventive Protection
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Exploit Prevention
• Devices and Personal Data
  • Configuring Access to Webcams
  • Configuring Access to Microphones
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Device Blocking
    • Bus and Device Class Blocking
    • Allowed Devices
• Office Control
  • Access to Internet Resources
  • Time Limits on Computer and Internet Use
  • Access to Files and Folders
• Tools
  • Quarantine Manager
  • Anti-Virus Network
  • License Manager
• Exclusions
  • Websites
  • Files and Folders
  • Applications
  • Anti-Spam
• Statistics on Component Operation
• Technical Support
  • Assistance in Resolving Problems
  • About
• Appendix A. Additional Command-Line Parameters
  • Scanner and Console Scanner Parameters
  • Dr.Web Updater Command-Line Parameters
  • Console Scanner Return Codes
  • Dr.Web Updater Return Codes
• Appendix B. Computer Threats and Neutralization Methods
  • Types of Computer Threats
  • Actions Applied to Threats
• Appendix C. Naming of Threats
• Appendix D. Main Terms and Concepts
• Appendix E. Legal Notes

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