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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. This takes considerable time.
  • Quick Scan. Startup objects, system memory, and hard drive boot sectors are scanned. This scan does not take much time.
  • Selective Scan. A selected file or folder is scanned.
  • External Devices Scan. Any removable drives connected to your computer are scanned.
  • Vulnerability Scan. Scans the operating system and applications for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware.

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. To start a scan:

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan.

Opening the Scan section in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  • To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
  1. Go to the Full Scan or Quick Scan section.
  2. Click Run scan.

Starting a full or quick scan in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  1. By default, your computer will stay turned on after the full scan has completed. If necessary, choose another action to be performed upon completion:
    • Keep the computer turned on
    • Shut down the computer
    • Switch the computer to sleep mode
    • Switch the computer to hibernation mode
    • Reboot the computer

Selecting an action upon completion of a full scan task in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

 

How to scan individual files or folders

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan.

Opening the Scan section in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  • To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
  1. Go to the Selective Scan section.
  2. Click Add and select files or folders to scan. You can also drag-and-drop files into the application window.

Adding files for a selective scan in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  1. Click Run scan.

Running a selective scan in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

 

How to scan an external device

To run a scan of an external device from the application interface:

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan.

Opening the Scan section in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  • To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
  1. Go to the External Device Scan section.
  2. Select an external device and click Run scan.

Running an external device scan in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

 

How to set a scan schedule

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan.

Opening the Scan section in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  • To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
  1. Click Scan schedule in the lower-left corner and select the scan type.

Selecting a scan type for setting a scan schedule in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  1. Set a schedule and configure the scan settings.
  2. Click Save.

Configuring a scan schedule in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

The scan will be run according to the settings you have chosen.

 

How to run a scan remotely

You can send remote scan commands from any device connected to the Internet. You can run a remote scan from your My Kaspersky account. See this article for instructions.

 

How to stop a scan task

  1. In the main window of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, click Scan.

Opening the Scan section in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

  • To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
  1. Click Task Manager.
  2. Click Stop.

Stopping a scan task in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 20

The scan will be stopped.

 

What to do in case of scan issues

If an error occurs during scan, look for a solution to the problem in this article.

If the issue persists, submit a request to Kaspersky technical support by choosing the topic and filling out the form.

Source : Official Kaspersky Brand
Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team

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