How to scan an object (file, folder, disk drive) for viruses
You can use the following methods to scan an object for viruses:
- using the context menu of the object;
- from the main application window;
- using the Kaspersky Internet Security gadget (only for Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7).
To start a virus scan task from the object context menu:
- Open Microsoft Windows Explorer and go to the folder with the object that should be scanned.
- Right-click to open the context menu of the object (see figure below) and select Scan for viruses.
The process and the results of the task will be displayed in the Virus Scan window that opens.
Context menu of an object in Microsoft Windows
To start scanning an object from the main application window:
- Open the main application window and select the Scan section in the left part of the window.
- Specify the object to scan, using one of the following methods:
- Click the select link in the right part of the window to open the Objects scan window, and check the boxes next to the folders and drives that you need to scan. If the window display no objects to scan, open the Select object to scan window by clicking the Add link, and select objects to scan.
- Drag an object to scan into the dedicated area of the main window (see figure below).
Task run progress is displayed in the Virus Scan window that opens.
Window area into which you should drag an object to scan
To scan an object for viruses using the gadget,
drag the object to scan onto the gadget.
Task run progress is displayed in the Virus Scan window that opens.
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