Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a scan:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Select Full Scan or Quick Scan.
3. Click Run scan.

4. For a full scan, select an 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

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

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Click Selective Scan. 
3. Click Add and select files or folders to scan. You can also drag-and-drop the files into the scan area.

4. Click Run scan.

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

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 from the application interface:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Click External Device Scan.
3. Select an external device and click Run scan.

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

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Click Scan schedule in the lower-left corner and select the scan type:

3. Select the time to run the scan.
4. Click Save.

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

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

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Click Task Manager.
3. Click Detailed report under the scan.

4. Select the task and click Details in the lower-left corner.

The information about the scan will be displayed.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Scan.

• To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.

2. Click Task Manager.
3. Click Stop.

The scan will be stopped.

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

If the issue persists, send a request to Customer Service by choosing the topic of your request.