Scan tasks in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2018 are used to search for infected files and threats. The following scan options are available:
After you install Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2018, we recommend that you update antivirus databases and run a full scan.
Watch the video about how run a scan task in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2018 at the end of article.
When you start a full scan task, it is recommended that you close all other applications, because the process requires much resources and may slow down other software or your system. How to start a 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 window:
You can run a scan task remotely via M My Kaspersky. You can send commands from any device connected to the Internet. For a detailed guide on running a remote virus scan, see this article.
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