Perform scan tasks
The default Full Scan task is included in Kaspersky Security Cloud. While running this task, the application scans memory, startup objects, and all internal disks of the computer for viruses and other malware.
Perform a full computer scan
- Open the main application window and click
.The Scan window opens.
- Click
Start Full Scan.
A full scan of the computer starts.
The default Quick Scan task is included in Kaspersky Security Cloud. While running this task, the application scans the critical areas of the computer (memory, startup objects, and system folders) for viruses and other malware.
Perform a quick computer scan
- Open the main application window and click .
The Scan window opens.
- In the Scan window, click
Start Quick Scan.
A quick scan of the computer starts.
You can schedule a Full Scan or Quick Scan task.
Schedule a scan task
- Open the main application window and click .
The Scan window opens.
- Click
Schedule Scan.A dialog opens where you can set the schedule.
- Select the Full Scan or Quick Scan checkbox.
- Specify the scanning frequency and the scan start time.
- Click OK.
You can scan an individual object (such as an internal disk, folder, file, or an external disk) for viruses and other malware.
Scan a selected item
Do one of the following:
- Right-click a selected item and choose Scan with Kaspersky Security Cloud.
- Drag a selected item to the application icon in the Dock.
- Drag a selected item onto the Scan window.
When an external disk is connected to the computer, Kaspersky Security Cloud can automatically start scanning the disk, prompt to scan, or do nothing. You can select one of the options in the preferences of the External Disk Scan task.
Select the action Kaspersky Security Cloud performs when an external disk is connected to the computer
- In the menu bar, click the application icon and choose Preferences.
The application preferences window opens.
- On the Scan tab, in the list on the left, select the External Disk Scan task.
- In the When an external disk is connected section, select the action that Kaspersky Security Cloud performs when an external disk is connected.
You can view the results of completed scan tasks in the Reports window.
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