Set a scheduled scan

Updated

Note: The following article only applies to the NEW v3.5 ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus +Firewall.

 

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus +Firewall will automatically start an Antivirus scan of your PC on a set schedule.

There are 2 types of scans that can be performed.

  • Critical Scan, scans critical area of the file system and OS. This is a faster scan and can be done more frequently.
  • Full Scan, scans all file sand folders including any connected USB storage devices.
  1. To modify a scans schedule open ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus +Firewall and click the Antivirus icon.

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  2. Click on Schedule scans.

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  3. Click the Blue Setting button next to the Scan type you wish to modify.

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  4. Now you can choose the Date you wish the scan to begin, the Time of day the scan will be performed and the Frequency of the scan.

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  5. The Frequency can be Once, Daily, Weekly or Monthly.
    After making your selections click the Save button.

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