VIPRE offers several options to configure and scan your computer.
Note: You can continue to use other VIPRE features while running a scan. If you cancel a scan, you can clean what the scan has found at that point.
To run a default scan:
- Click MyVIPRE.
- Hover over Scan.
- Select Quick Scan, Full Scan, or Custom Scan...
- During the scan, the progress of the scan displays.
- (If applicable) Once the scan completes, click Perform Actions.
You can scan one file or folder from Windows Explorer with the right-click menu.
To scan within Explorer using the right-click menu:
- Navigate to the file or folder you wish to scan in Windows Explorer.
- Right-click the item and select Scan with VIPRE …
- During the scan, the progress of the scan is displayed.
Note: When scanning a small amount of files, the scan may finish very quickly. In this case, the progress of the scan may not be shown. You can always check Manage>Antivirus History for a log of all scan activity.
- (If applicable) Once the scan completes, click Perform Actions.