VirusScan Enterprise protects your computer from potentially unwanted programs that are a nuisance or present a security risk. One common unwanted program policy is configured, but you can individually enable or disable the policy and specify actions for each of the VirusScan Enterprise scanners.

Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are defined as software programs written by legitimate companies that can alter the security state, or the privacy policy of the computer on which they are installed. This software can, but does not necessarily, include spyware, adware, and dialers. These embedded PUPs can be downloaded with a program that you actually want. Security-minded users recognize such programs and, in some cases, remove them.