How to run a scan task in Kaspersky Small Office Security 7
Kaspersky Small Office Security regularly scans your device for malware and infected files. You can run different types of scans, which vary depending on their duration and scope.
- Full Scan: The entire computer is scanned. This takes considerable time.
- Quick Scan: Startup objects, system memory, and hard drive boot sectors are scanned. This scan does not take much time.
- Selective Scan: A selected file or folder is scanned.
- External Devices Scan: Any removable drives connected to your computer are scanned.
- Vulnerability Scan: Scans the operating system and applications for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware.
After you install Kaspersky Total Security, we recommend that you run a full scan of your computer.
How to run a full or quick scan
Before starting a full scan, we recommend that you close other running applications. How to start a scan:
- In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
- Go to the Full Scan or Quick Scan section.
- Click Run scan.
- By default, your computer will stay turned on after the full scan has completed. If necessary, you can select one of the following actions to be taken upon its completion:
- Keep the computer turned on
- Shut down the computer
- Switch the computer to sleep mode
- Switch the computer to hibernation mode
- Reboot the computer
The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.
How to scan individual files or folders
- In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
- Go to the Selective Scan section.
- Click Add and select files or folders to scan. You can also drag-and-drop files into the application window.
- Click Run scan.
The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.
How to scan an external device
To run a scan of an external device from the application interface:
- In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
- Go to the External Device Scan section.
- Select an external device and click Run scan.
The scan task will start. By default, an action recommended by Kaspersky specialists will be performed when a threat is detected.
How to set a scan schedule
- In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
- In the lower-left corner, click Scan schedule and select a scan type:
- Full Scan
- Quick Scan
- Vulnerability Scan
- Set a schedule and configure the scan settings.
- Click Save.
How to run a scan remotely
You can send remote scan commands from any device connected to the Internet. You must run a remote scan task of a computer from your Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console account. See this article for instructions.
How to stop a scan task
- In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Scan. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
- Click Task Manager.
- Click Stop.
What to do in case of scan issues
If an error occurs during scan, look for a solution to the problem in this article.
If the issue persists, submit a request to Kaspersky Customer Service by choosing the topic of your request.
