General

To access the General Settings screen, click on Settings in the left navigation menu and click General.

Run Scan on Windows startup: This will start a scan upon windows startup. When you check this box, a drop-down menu will appear that will allow you to choose between an Intelli-Scan, Full Scan, or Custom Scan.

OnGuard tools can display popup alert window: When checked, Spyware Doctor will display OnGuard pop-up notifications. Default: Selected

When turning OnGuard On, check for pre-existing malicious entries: You can allow OnGuard to perform a check for pre-existing malicious entries. Ensure this option is ticked before turning OnGuard on to perform this check. Leave this option clear to ignore pre-existing malicious entries.

Smart Update Settings

Do not check for updates: Spyware Doctor will not automatically search for updates.
Notify me about available updates : Spyware Doctor will check if updates are available and prompt you to download them.
Download and install updates (notify me): Spyware Doctor will check for and download any available updates and notify you once the update is completed.
Download and install updates (silently): Spyware Doctor will check for and download any available updates with no notification to you..
Proxy Settings : If you are using a proxy server to connect to the internet, the server address and port can be entered here. Proxy authentication is also supported.

Enable compatibility mode: Enabling Kernel Compatibility will disable some kernel level functionality and allow SD to operate with any conflicting applications. Only enable this option if you experience conflicts with other applications. Default: System dependant.