How to perform an immediate scan (Advanced)

The immediate scan area is accessed through the Immediate option within the Go to menu. You can also get to this area by using the Panda Antivirus bar, which shows the main options of the program in order to make its handling easier.

To perform an immediate scan, follow the steps below:

  1. Add the areas which you want scanned in search of viruses to Items to be scanned. This can be done by dragging those areas from the Selection tree to Items to be scanned or by selecting each area and clicking on the Add Items to be scanned button.

  2. Configure the scan options. For this purpose, press the Configure Scan button in the programÆs standard bar. This step is optional since there is a default set of scan options.

  3. Press the Scan button. This will start the immediate scan. You will be able to view the progress of the scan in a window which is displayed for that purpose.

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You may also wish to perform an immediate scan by using one of the predetermined scans. In that case, follow these steps:

  1. Choose the predetermined scan you want to execute. The name of the predetermined scan indicates the areas it scans. You can consult exactly which areas the selected predetermined scan covers in the Items to be scanned area.

  2. Press the Scan button. This will start the immediate scan. You will be able to view the progress of the scan in a window which is displayed for that purpose.