Scan tasks in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 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 Anti-Virus, we recommend that you run a full scan of your computer.
Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a scan:
The scan task will start. The scan task will start.
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 interface:
You can send commands to your device from any device connected to the internet. You must be signed in to your account on My Kaspersky.
For the guide on running a virus scan remotely, see this article.
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