Offers you the ability to run a scan and perform other functions from the command line scanner.
Note: Using the command line scanner is an advanced feature and should only be used by knowledgeable computer users.
The following parameters are available for the command line scanner with the syntax: [parameter]:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| /displaylocaldefversion | gets current local threat definition file version |
| /displayvipreversion | gets current version |
| /displaysdkversion | gets current SDK version |
| /scannowquick | starts a QUICK scan |
| /scannowfull | starts a FULL scan |
| /scanfile [PathToFile] | starts a FILE scan |
| /updatedefs | starts update definition |
| /applydefs [PathToDefsFile] | apply definitions |
| /enableap | enables |
To run from the command line scanner:
- Access the Windows Command Prompt. This can usually be opened by clicking the Start button and then selecting All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.
- Verify that you are on the drive that is installed.
The default drive is C:.
- Navigate to the program folder.
For example, cd Program Files\. - To display the valid syntax parameters, type sbamcommandlinescanner. The USAGE information is displayed, just as is displayed in the table above.
- To run a parameter, type [parameter].
For example, if you want to view the current version of , type /displayvipreversion.
Once you start a scan, do NOT manually attempt to terminate it. The scan MUST be allowed to complete to avoid config errors. You will receive a notification that the scan is running. Once the scan completes, you will receive the message "DONE:Cleaning Complete."