Web shield - Blocks known threats encountered on the Internet and displays a warning.Rootkit shield - Blocks rootkits from being installed on your computer and removes any that are present.Blocks known threats from running on your computer that are listed in Webroot’s threat definitions and in our community database. Realtime shield - Monitors unknown programs to determine whether or not they contain threats.SecureAnywhere includes the following types of shields: If you were not trying to download anything, you should click Block.If you recognize the file name and you are purposely downloading it, for example, you were in the process of downloading a new toolbar for your browser, click Allow to continue.The alert asks if you want to allow the item to run or if you want to block it. If a shield detects an item that it classifies as a potential threat or does not recognize, it displays an alert.
Shields run in the background without disrupting your work. We recommend you keep all shields enabled. As you surf Internet sites, you could be targeted for a drive-by download, where an unwanted program launches and silently installs on your computer as you view pages. Shields constantly monitor activity while you surf the Internet and work on your computer, protecting your computer from malware and viruses.
