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6 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 Premium Security Suite 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
Premium Security Suite 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 using the scan profile Scan for active malware
– 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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