Scan tasks in Kaspersky Internet Security are used to search for infected files and threats. You can run different types of scans, which vary depending on their duration and scope.
After you install Kaspersky Internet Security, we recommend that you run a full scan of your computer.
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Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a 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:
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.
The information about the scan will be displayed.
The scan will be stopped.
If an error occurs during scan, look up the solution for the problem in this article.
If the issue persists, submit a request to Kaspersky Lab technical support via My Kaspersky. Please include a detailed description of the issue. For information on how to use My Kaspersky, see the Online Help page.
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