There is a possiblility for Idle Time Scan running in the background. If it is set for Daily basis, then Norton may run the scan from background whenever your computer is idle. When you does not use the computer or leave the computer, computer enters the Idle state and Norton will run the scan in the background. Norton 2009 uses the Idle Time Scan to automatically detect the idle state of your computer and runs a weekly Full System Scan when the computer is idle. That may be the reason for message in the screen regarding Background tasks. Disable the Idle Time Scan or re-schedule it and then check whether the issue happens again. Here are the steps to disable the idle time scan:
1. Start Norton 2009 program.
2. In the Computer pane, click Settings.
3. Under Computer Scans, near Idle Time Scan, select Off from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Apply > OK.
Thanks,
Carl
During the time Silent Mode is on, Norton suppresses most of its activities but still protects you against viruses and spyware. When you manually turn Silent Mode off, Norton 360 resumes its normal operation and runs the postponed activities.
If you are concerned about the activities Norton 360 performed during the Silent Mode session, you can review them in the Security History window under Full History. This Silent Mode summary includes the type, time and actions performed during the time when Silent Mode was switched on.
Silent Mode in Norton 360 can be manually turned on for a specified duration of one hour, two hours, four hours, or six hours time.
Silent Mode in Norton 360 can be turned on or turned off from the Settings window, or by clicking the Norton 360 tray icon in the Windows notification area.
To turn on Silent Mode from the Settings window do the following:
To turn off Silent Mode from the Settings window do the following:
To turn on or off Silent Mode from the notification area do the following:
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