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Starting scans on your device

Although Automatic Anti-Virus provides automatic 24/7 device protection, you can always manually run a specific type of scan on your device.

How to start a quick scan?

A quick scan can be used to scan only installed apps.

To run a quick scan,

On the Kaspersky app main screen, tap Scan Device > Quick scan.

How to start a full scan?

Kaspersky recommends you run a full scan of your device at least once a week to ensure your personal data is safe.

To run a full scan,

On the Kaspersky app main screen, tap Scan Device > Full scan.

How to start a scan of files and folders?

You can scan a file or folder on the device's internal memory or a memory card.

To scan a folder or file:

  1. On the Kaspersky app main screen, tap Scan Device > Selective scan.
  2. Select a folder or file to scan.
  3. Tap to start the scan.
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