Scan tasks in Kaspersky Anti-Virus are used to search for infected files and threats. You can run different types of scans, which vary depending on their duration and scope.
- Full Scan. The entire computer is scanned. Requires sufficient time.
- Quick Scan. Scans startup objects, system memory, and the hard drive boot sectors. Does not require much time.
- Selective Scan. A scan of a specified file or folder.
- External Devices Scan. Scans the removable objects connected to your computer.
After you install Kaspersky Anti-Virus, we recommend that you run a full scan of your computer.
How to run a full or quick scan
Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a scan:
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Select Full Scan or Quick Scan.
- Click Run scan.
- Select the action to be performed when the scan is completed:
- Keep the computer turned on
- Shut down the computer
- Switch the computer to sleep mode
- Switch the computer to hibernation mode
- Reboot the computer
The scan task will start. The scan task will start.
How to scan individual files or folders
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Click Selective Scan.
- Click Add, select the files or folders to scan and click Select. You can also drag-and-drop the files into the scan area.
- Click Run scan.
The scan task will start. The scan task will start.
How to run External Device Scan
Normally, when you connect a removable drive, the notification Removable drive detected appears in the bottom right corner of the screen. To run a scan task, click Scan.
To run an External Device Scan form the application interface:
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Click External Device Scan.
- Select an external device and click Run scan.
The scan task will start. The scan task will start.
How to set a scan schedule
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Click Scan schedule in the lower-left corner and select the scan type:
- Full Scan
- Quick Scan
- Vulnerability Scan
- Select the time for scan.
- Adjust the startup settings. Click Save.
How to run a scan remotely
You can send commands to your device from any device connected to the internet. You must be signed in to your account on My Kaspersky.
For the guide on running a virus scan remotely, see this article.
How to view scan results
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Click Task Manager.
- Click Detailed report under the scan.
- Select the task and click Details in the lower-left corner.
How to stop a scan task
- In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan. If you’re not sure how to open the application, see this article.
- Click Task Manager.
- Click Stop.
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