Configure Norton Power Eraser settings
Norton Power Eraser gives you the option to set up a network proxy, adjust log settings, multi-boot check, and include the Rootkit scan.
Configure Norton Power Eraser settings
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Start Norton Power Eraser.
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Read the license agreement, and then click
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In the top-right corner, click
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The options for Network Proxy settings, Log settings, Multi-Boot check, and Rootkit scan are displayed.
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If your network uses proxy settings to connect to the Internet, click
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Do one of the following:
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If you are not sure of the proxy settings, select
.If you have an automatic configuration script, select
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If you know the proxy server settings, select
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If your proxy server requires authentication, select
. Type your user name and password.
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When you finish updating Network Proxy settings, click
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If you have more than one operating systems installed on your computer, Norton Power Eraser lets you scan system files and registry files of other operating systems as well. To include other operating systems in scan, select
.If you do not have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, Multi-Boot check option is grayed out.
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To configure Log settings, do one of the following:
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If you want to change the location of the log file, browse and select the new location.
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If you want to delete the log history, click
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If you want to restore the default settings, click
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Once you delete the log history, you cannot undo any previous Norton Power Eraser fix sessions.
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By default, Norton Power Eraser includes Rootkit scan. If you do not want to include it, uncheck
.Rootkit scan is performed only on the current operating system and requires a system restart. Rootkit scan does not scan the other inactive operating system even if you enable the Multi-boot check option.
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Click
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Operating System: Windows
Last modified: 12/27/2018