

Configurations can be saved to user-defined scan profiles, which can be useful if scanning is repeatedly performed using the same parameters. The advantage of Custom scan is the ability to configure the parameters in detail. Custom scanĬustom scan is an optimal solution if you want to specify scanning parameters such as scan targets and scanning methods. For more detailed information on types of cleaning, see Cleaning.

The cleaning level is automatically set to the default value. Smart scan checks all files on local drives and automatically cleans or deletes detected infiltrations. The advantage of Smart scan is that it is easy to operate and does not require detailed scanning configuration. Smart scan allows you to quickly launch a computer scan and clean infected files with no need for user intervention. See Scan progress for more information about the scanning process. Custom scan allows you to select any of the predefined scan profiles and define specific scan targets. Scan your computer quickly scans the system with no need for further configuration of the scan parameters. Two types of Computer scan are available.

This can happen if Real-time file system protection was disabled at the time, if the detection engine was obsolete or if the file was not detected as a virus when it was saved to the disk. We recommend that you perform regular (for example once a month) in-depth scans of your system to detect viruses not detected by Real-time file system protection. From a security point of view, it is essential that computer scans are not just run when an infection is suspected, but regularly as part of routine security measures. It is used to perform scans of files and folders on your computer. The on-demand scanner is an important part of ESET Endpoint Security.
