Scan tasks in Kaspersky Anti-Virus are used to search for infected files and threats. You can run different types of scans, which vary depending on their duration and scope.
After you install Kaspersky Anti-Virus, we recommend that you run a full scan of your computer.
Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. To start a scan:
The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.
To run a scan of an external device from the application interface:
The scan will be run according to the settings you have chosen.
You can send remote scan commands from any device connected to the Internet. You can run a remote scan from your My Kaspersky account. See this article for instructions.
The scan will be stopped.
If an error occurs during scan, look for a solution to the problem in this article.
If the issue persists, submit a request to Kasperky technical support via My Kaspersky. Please include a detailed description of the problem. For instructions on how to use My Kaspersky, see the Online Help page.
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