
If you set both types of limits, then all files older than the time you have set are purged first. You can use one of the settings, or you can use both together. You can also set the maximum directory size that is allowed before files are automatically removed from the client computer. You can individually configure the number of days to keep repaired, backup, and quarantined files. You can configure these options using the Virus and Spyware Protection Policy. The Quarantine clean-up feature automatically deletes the files in the Quarantine when the directory where they are stored reaches a certain size. The Quarantine clean-up feature automatically deletes the files in the Quarantine when they exceed a specified age.
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When the client software scans a suspicious file, it places the file in the local Quarantine folder on the infected computer. If you are finished with the configuration for this policy, click OK.For example, you can type %COMMON_APPDATA%, but relative paths are not allowed. You can use path expansion by using the percent sign when typing in the path. In the text box, type the name of a local directory on the client computers.On the General tab, under Local Quarantine Options, click Specify Quarantine Directory.From within the policy under Advanced Options click Quarantine. On the Policies tab, click on the Virus and Spyware Protection Policy, right click on the policy and then edit.%WINDOWS% - This path is typically C:\Windows %SYSTEM% - This path is typically C:\Windows\System32 %COMMON_DOCUMENT% - This path is typically C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents %COMMON_DESKTOPDIRECTORY% - This path is typically C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop %COMMON_STARTUP% - This path is typically C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup %COMMON_PROGRAMS% - This path is typically C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs %PROGRAM_FILES_COMMON% - This path is typically C:\Program Files\Common %PROGRAM_FILES% - This path is typically C:\Program Files %COMMON_APPDATA% - This path is typically C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data.The software supports the following expansion parameters: For example, you can type %COMMON_APPDATA%. You can use path expansion by using the percent sign when you type the path. If you do not want to use the default quarantine directory (C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\Quarantine) to store quarantined files on client computers, you can specify a different local directory. Specifyin g a local Quarantine directory: You manage Quarantine settings as an important part of your virus outbreak strategy. You use the Virus and Spyware Protection policy to configure client Quarantine settings. Configuring actions to take when new definitions arrive.Submitting quarantined items to Symantec.Specifying a local quarantine directory.Managing quarantined files includes the following:
