
If the workstation has multiple network shared drives attached and the option "Automatically scan mapped network drives" is enabled, a slowdown will appear immediately after the system reboots. When planning a Full Scan, you should add exclusions for folders, processes and paths for programs that you do not want to be scanned. When AV Defender is running a Full System Scan, it is normal to have a slowdown. Moreover, it can also tell when previously-checked objects have changed, so as to only check those which do need to be looked at. The program knows not to look twice in the same spots, as it marks all checked items. When a Full scan is finished, Bitdefender's antivirus engines (real-time scanning) do not typically scan twice in the same location (unless Aggressive settings are chosen). Depending on the hardware of the machines and their usage, it is best to have this process occur during off-hours. Best Practicesīitdefender recommends running a Full Scan on all machines at least once a week. Scan tasks at the device level are only available if Security Manager | AV Defender is installed on the device. This type of scan can take action when security threats are detected. If you need to apply a task to devices, it is best to use a scheduled task profile. This enables a task to apply to the devices using a rule. This avoids potential unexpected behavior when running tasks in the future. If you use filters for a task, N-able N-central uses a snapshot of the filter for the targeted devices to include in the task. If you want to take action on suspicious files as well, or if you want other default actions for infected files, then run a Custom Scan.

In case malware cannot be removed, it is contained in quarantine, where it cannot do any harm. AV Defender automatically tries to disinfect files detected with malware. A Full Scan checks the entire system for all types of malware threatening its security, such as viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits and others.

Security Manager scan tasks enable you to perform security scans on selected devices.
