Scan computer for viruses

Updated
NEW v3.5 Legacy v15.x

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall has 2 types of Antivirus scans that can be performed manually.

  • 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 files and folders including any connected USB storage devices.
  1. The Critical Scan can be started from the home screen of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall.
    Clicking on the Scan button will begin the Critical Scan.

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  2. The Full Scan can be started by clicking on the Antivirus icon from the home screen of ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall.

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  3. To start the scan click on Full Scan.

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  4. When either the Critical Scan or Full Scan have began an information window will display what is being scanned, the number of files scanned and a completion bar.
    If you wish to let the scan continue and close the information window click the Close button.

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  5. If you need to Pause the scan click on the Pause button.

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  6. To resume the paused scan click the Green Arrow button.
    If you want to abort and stop the scan click the Stop button.

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  7. When a scan has completed you will see the message the Scan Completed Successfully along with the total number of files scanned.

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