How to find this setting:
Some threats may remain hidden or dormant on the computer for a long time before they act. Your security software can find and stop such threats before they start to cause trouble.
Select Conduct a scheduled scan of the
computer to make your security software run a scan for hidden threats once a
week or once a month. You can trust Trend Micro
to run a Quick scan of the computer at the right time without getting in your way by choosing
Smart schedule.
However, feel free to Set a specific schedule instead, and then use the dropdown lists under the checkbox to select exactly when the scan should begin.
After setting the schedule, you must also decide which kind of scan you prefer.
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Scan Type |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Quick scan |
Checks operating system files and other key locations where malicious software tends to hide. It pays careful attention to programs that have characteristics associated with known threats, like the ability to launch automatically. This scan generally finishes fairly quickly, especially if you have a powerful computer. |
|
Full scan |
Checks all files in all folders on all drives connected directly to your computer, apart from network drives. Although it takes longer, this scan is very thorough. |
The security software will run a Quick Scan by default if you do not make a choice.
You can select Notify me before a scheduled scan starts if you would like to know each time a scan is about to start.