Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a scan:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
2. Go to the Full Scan or Quick Scan section.
3. Click Run scan.
4. By default, your computer will stay turned on after the full scan has completed. If necessary, you can select one of the following actions to be taken upon its completion:
   • Keep the computer turned on
   • Shut down the computer
   • Switch the computer to sleep mode
   • Switch the computer to hibernation mode
   • Reboot the computer

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky Lab specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
2. Go to the Selective Scan section.
3. Click Add and select files or folders to scan. You can also drag-and-drop files into the application window.
4. Click Run scan.

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky Lab specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

To run a scan of an external device from the application interface:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
2. Go to the External Device Scan section.
3. Select an external device and click Run scan.

The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky Lab specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
2. In the lower-left corner, click Scan schedule and select a scan type:
   • Full Scan
   • Quick Scan
   • Vulnerability Scan
3. Set a schedule and configure the scan settings.
4. Click Save.

You can send remote scan commands from any device connected to the Internet. You must run a remote scan task of a computer from your Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console account. See this article for instructions.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
2. Click Task Manager.
3. Click Stop.

If an error occurs during scan, look for a solution to the problem in this article.

If the issue persists, submit a request through Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console. Please include a detailed description of the issue.
For instructions on how to use the Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console, see the Online Help page.