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System Scanner

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6. System Scanner

6.1 System Scanner

With the System 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:

 System scan via context menu

The system scan via the context menu (right-hand mouse button - entry Scan selected

files with Avira) 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 Control Center

for a system scan via the context menu.

 System scan via drag & drop

When a file or directory is dragged into the program window of the Control Center, the

System 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.

 System 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.

 System 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 profile Scan for Rootkits and active malware

 Scan active processes via the scan profile Active processes

 Scan for boot sector viruses via the menu command Boot records scan... in the menu

Extras

6.2 Luke Filewalker

During a system scan, the status window Luke Filewalker appears, which provides you

with exact information on the status of the scan.

If the option interactive is selected in the configuration of the System Scanner in the

group Action on detection, you are asked what is to be done with a detected virus or

unwanted program. If the option automatic is selected, any detections are shown in the

Scanner report.

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