What is the resident scan?

The mission of the file resident is to monitor all the operations executed in the computer in search of viruses. This means that each time an attempt is made to run, copy, etc. a file, the resident will scan it to make sure that it is free of viruses. Only if the file is clean will the operation in question be completed; if it is contaminated, the operation will be cancelled.

Therefore, the file resident is responsible for giving a permanent protection in everything associated with the handling of files. This includes any copying of files to or from a networked computer, etc.

The file resident has a minimal impact on the performance of the system, and offers the highest degrees of protection. Therefore, we always recommend that our users have it enabled. Once it has been enabled and until it is disabled, the file resident will start up each time the computer is booted.