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Run a custom scan

With a custom scan, you can check your entire PC or only specific areas like your critical system files, desktop, and program files.

You can check for all threats or for only specific threats like viruses, spyware, and tracking cookies. You can choose to scan just programs and documents, where most viruses are detected, but we recommend scanning all file types. To learn about customizing your scan options, read Setting custom scan options.

1 On the Home Page , click Real-Time Scanning.
2 Click Scan your PC.
3 Click Run a custom scan.
4 Customize your scan options, then click Scan.