for Windows, macOS, and Linux
A scan is vital to computer security. Regularly run malware scans to rule out the possibility of spreading malware that is undetected by protection components due to a low security level setting or for other reasons. The component provides computer protection with the help of anti-virus databases, the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service, and heuristic analysis.
Malware Scan task settings for Pro View
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Security level |
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security can use different groups of settings for running a scan. These groups of settings that are stored in the application are called security levels: Max performance. Kaspersky Endpoint Security scans only the specified file formats. When scanning compound files, the application scans archives, distribution packages, files in office formats, but does not scan password-protected archives. When this security level is set, the application uses heuristic analysis with the Light scan level of detail. Recommended. Kaspersky Endpoint Security scans all types of files. When scanning compound files, the application scans archives, distribution packages, files in office formats, but does not scan password-protected archives. When this security level is set, the application uses heuristic analysis with the Medium scan level of detail. Max protection. Kaspersky Endpoint Security scans all types of files. When scanning compound files, the application scans archives, distribution packages, files in office formats, but does not scan password-protected archives. When this security level is set, the application uses heuristic analysis with the Deep scan level of detail. |
Action on threat detection |
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Disinfect, delete if disinfection fails. If this option is selected, the application automatically attempts to disinfect infected file that is detected. If disinfection fails, the application deletes the file. Disinfect, inform if disinfection fails. If this option is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security automatically attempts to disinfect all infected files that are detected. If disinfection fails, Kaspersky Endpoint Security adds the information about the infected files that are detected to the list of active threats. Inform or prompt for action (depends on OS). If this option is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security adds the information about infected files to the list of active threats on detection of these files. The user action request is available only on Mac devices. Before attempting to disinfect or delete an infected file, the application creates a backup copy of the file in case you need to restore the file or if it can be disinfected in the future. |
Run only when the computer is idle |
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Postponed start of the task when computer resources are busy. Kaspersky Endpoint Security starts the scan task if the computer is locked or if the screen saver is on. If you have interrupted the execution of the task, for example by unlocking the computer, Kaspersky Endpoint Security automatically runs the task, continuing from the point where it was interrupted. This schedule option lets you conserve computer resources when the computer is being used. |
Run mode |
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At application startup. Postponed start of the scan task after application startup. At operating system startup, many processes are running, therefore it is advantageous to postpone running the scan task instead of running it immediately after Kaspersky Endpoint Security startup. By schedule. In this scan task run mode, the application starts the scan task in accordance with the schedule that you create. If this scan task run mode is selected, you can also start the scan task manually. Manually. Run mode in which you can start scan manually at a time when it is convenient for you. |
Run skipped task |
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If the check box is selected, Kaspersky Endpoint Security starts the skipped task as soon as it becomes possible. The task may be skipped, for example, if the computer was off at the scheduled task start time. When the application gets an opportunity to execute missed tasks, it runs the tasks randomly within a certain time interval to distribute the load on the computer. If the check box is cleared, Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not run skipped tasks. Instead, it carries out the next task in accordance with the current schedule. |
Use random delay before starting the task |
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If the check box is selected, the task is not run strictly on schedule, but randomly within a certain interval, that is, the start times of the task are spread out. Randomized start times help avoid a great number of computers simultaneously accessing the Administration Server when the task is run on schedule. The range of randomized start times is automatically calculated when the task is created, depending on the number of computers that have the task assigned. Subsequently, the task is always run at its calculated start time. However, whenever task settings are modified or the task is run manually, the calculated start time changes. If the check box is cleared, the task is run exactly at scheduled time. |
Stop task if it runs longer than (min) |
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Limiting the task execution time After the specified amount of time, Kaspersky Endpoint Security stops the task. The task is not marked as completed. Next time Kaspersky Endpoint Security runs the task, it will be run from the beginning and on schedule. |