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# sk108113 - What is the difference between Anti-Bot/Anti-Virus action "Block" and "Prevent"?

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk108113 |
| Date Created | 2015-10-08 |
| Last Modified | 2015-10-12 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Solution

**Sample Log : Prevent**

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1444287731322/prevent_sample1510080032.jpg)

**Sample Log : Block**

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1444287731322/block_sample1510080033.jpg)

This difference is related to traffic protocol being HTTP.  
If User Check is being triggered than the action will be Block.   

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1444287731322/config21510080016.jpg)

This can be easily checked by reviewing the action field for HTTP and other protocols.  
Furthermore, it may be possible to check using the following configuration - "No message":

SmartDashboard - Threat Prevention \> Profiles \> Double-click a profile \> Anti-Bot Settings \> UserCheck messages \> Prevent  

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1444287731322/config31510080024.jpg)

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