Full Scan settings window

You are advised to use this security level if there is a high chance of computer infection.

As opposed to the default scan settings, the Full Scan settings of this security level cause Kaspersky Total Security to scan all types of files. When scanning compound files, Kaspersky Total Security also scans mail-format files.

This security level is suitable in most cases when a Full Scan task is performed and is recommended by Kaspersky Lab specialists.

This security level is the best option for handling applications with significant RAM requirements, because a smaller range of files is scanned when this level is selected.

As opposed to the default scan settings, the Full Scan settings of this security level cause Kaspersky Total Security to scan only new and changed files. If more than 180 seconds are required to scan a file, Kaspersky Total Security excludes this file from scanning.

Clicking the link causes Kaspersky Total Security to apply the Recommended security level to the Full Scan.

The link is displayed if you have modified settings in the Additional settings of Full Scan window.

In the drop-down list, you can select the action that Kaspersky Total Security performs on detecting an infected or probably infected object.

The following actions are available:

• Select action automatically. When infected or probably infected objects are detected, Kaspersky Total Security automatically performs the action that is recommended by Kaspersky Lab specialists. For infected objects the action is Disinfect, if not possible – delete. The actions that the application performs on probably infected objects depend on the values of the main protection settings.

Before attempting to disinfect or delete an infected object, Kaspersky Total Security creates a backup copy in case there is a later need to restore the object or possibility of disinfecting it.

This option is available and enabled by default if automatic protection mode is selected. You can enable automatic protection mode in the application settings window, in the General section, by selecting the Perform recommended actions automatically check box.

• Prompt when scan is complete. If Kaspersky Total Security detects an infected or probably infected object during a scan, it notifies you of this event when the scan is complete and prompts you for an action to take on the detected objects.

This option is available and enabled by default if interactive protection mode is selected. You can enable interactive protection mode in the application settings window, in the General section, by clearing the Perform recommended actions automatically check box.

• Prompt on detection. If Kaspersky Total Security detects an infected or probably infected object during a scan, it immediately notifies you of this event and prompts you for an action to take on the detected object.

This option is available if interactive protection mode is selected.

• Disinfect. Kaspersky Total Security attempts to disinfect all infected objects that are detected. If disinfection fails, Kaspersky Total Security blocks access to those objects.
• Disinfect, if not possible – delete. Kaspersky Total Security attempts to disinfect all infected objects that are detected. If disinfection fails, Kaspersky Total Security deletes the objects.
• Notify. When an infected or probably infected object is detected, a pop-up notification is displayed, showing details about the detected object.
• Delete. If infected or probably infected objects are detected, Kaspersky Total Security deletes them. Before deleting an infected or probably infected object, Kaspersky Total Security creates a backup copy in case there is a later need to restore the object or possibility of disinfecting it.

Clicking this link opens the Scan window. In this window, you can specify the objects to be scanned during a Full Scan task.

Clicking this link opens the Additional settings of Full Scan window. In this window, you can specify Full Scan settings for various file types and Full Scan optimization settings, and select Full Scan methods and technologies.