Scanner :: Overview

With the Scanner component, you can carry out targeted scans (on-demand scans) for viruses and unwanted programs. The following options are available for scanning for infected files:

• On-demand scan via context menu
  The on-demand-scan via the context menu (right-hand mouse button - entry Scan selected files with AntiVir) is recommended if, for example, you wish to scan individual files and directories. Another advantage is that it is not necessary to first start the Avira AntiVir Premium Control Center for an on-demand scan via the context menu.

• On-demand scan via drag & drop
  When a file or directory is dragged into the program window of the Avira AntiVir Premium Control Center, the Scanner scans the file or directory and all sub-directories it contains. This procedure is recommended if you wish to scan individual files and directories that you have saved, for example, on your desktop.

• On-demand scan via profiles
  This procedure is recommended if you wish to regularly scan certain directories and drives (e.g. your work directory or drives on which you regularly store new files). You do not then need to select these directories and drives again for every new scan, you simply select using the relevant profile.

• On-demand scan via the Scheduler
  The Scheduler enables you to carry out time-controlled scans.

Special processes are required when scanning for rootkits, boot sector viruses, and when scanning active processes. The following options are available:

• Scan for rootkits via the scan profil Scan for rootkits

• Scan active processes via the scan profile Active processes

• Scan for boot sector viruses via the menu command Scan for boot sector viruses in the Extras menu

 

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