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The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to be updated

are replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product

operation and, at the same time, all vulnerabilities will be excluded.

If you want to close this window, just click Cancel. However, this will not stop the

update process.

Note

If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is

recommended to regularly update BitDefender by user request.

Restart the computer if required. In case of a major update, you will be asked

to restart your computer. Click Reboot to immediately reboot your system.

If you want to reboot your system later, just click OK. We recommend that you

reboot your system as soon as possible.

13.2.2. Scanning with BitDefender

To scan your computer for malware, run a particular scan task by clicking the

corresponding button or selecting it from the drop-down menu. The following table

presents the available scan tasks, along with their description:

DescriptionTask

Scans the entire system, except for archives. In the

default configuration, it scans for all types of malware

other than rootkits.

System Scan

Use this task to scan important current user folders:

My Documents, Desktop and StartUp. This will

My Documents Scan

ensure the safety of your documents, a safe workspace

and clean applications running at startup.

Scans the entire system. In the default configuration,

it scans for all types of malware threatening your

Deep System Scan

system's security, such as viruses, spyware, adware,

rootkits and others.

Use this task to choose specific files and folders to be

scanned.

Custom Scan

Note

Since the Deep System Scan and System Scan tasks analyze the entire system,

the scanning may take a while. Therefore, we recommend you to run these tasks on

low priority or, better, when your system is idle.

When you run a System Scan, Deep System Scan or My Documents Scan, the

Antivirus Scan wizard will appear. Follow the three-step guided procedure to complete

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