Antivirus and Firewall

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• Antivirus: Windows
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Antivirus: Windows: Schedule Scans

To remove malicious software that makes its way onto your computer, schedule a full scan daily at a time that's convenient for you. Alternatively, schedule a quick scan daily and a full scan once a week; the middle of the week is best for a weekly scan.

See Download and Install to install antivirus software on your Windows computer.

Schedule Scans

1. Double-click the shield icon in the system tray to open Symantec Endpoint Protection.
2. In the left pane, click Scan for threats.
3. In the right pane, click Create a New Scan.



4. To set up a weekly scan, select Full Scan, and then click Next.



5. In the Scan Options window, click Next.



6. In the When To Scan window, select At specified times, and then click Next.



7. In Schedule window, under Frequency, select Weekly. Under When, select Wednesday, then choose a time. Click Next.



8. In the Scan Name window, in the Scan name box, type Weekly Full Scan. Leave the description box blank. Click Finish.



9. Now set up a quick daily scan. Click Create a New Scan.



10. Select Active Scan and then click Next.



11. In the Scan Options window, click Next.



12. In the When To Scan window, select At specified times, and then click Next.



13. In Schedule window, under Frequency, select Daily. Under When, choose a time. Click Next.



14. In the Scan Name window, in the Scan name box, type Daily Quick Scan. Leave the description box blank. Click Finish.

Your antivirus software is now set to perform both a daily quick scan and a weekly full scan.