How Do I Perform a Malware Scan?

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• How Do I Exclude Files and Folders I Know to Be Safe From Scans?

  You can exclude specific files or folders that you do not want scanned by clicking in the red menu bar, Settings (gear icon) > Exclusions. In the upper left corner of the window, click the Exclusions dropdown menu, and navigate to the files or folders you wish to exclude. He…

• Is Malware Killer the Same As Real-time AV Protection?

  No, Malware Killer is the perfect complement to real-time protection, as it finds and eradicates malware when all else fails. It is important to have real-time, VB100-certified anti-malware protection such as iolo System Shield®, found in both System Mechanic Pro® and Phoenix 3…

• How Do I Schedule a Regular Malware Scan Of My System?

  In the red menu bar, from the Settings (gear icon) > Scan menu, you can schedule a regular malware scan at a frequency you set. Here you may also tell Malware Killer to always create a system restore point before removing any discovered infections. Simply check the box next …

• How Does Malware Killer Work?

  Whenever Malware Killer finds suspicious samples, they are sent to the Scan Cloud Sandbox where they are safely analyzed, after which the malware detection engine is immediately made all the more powerful. Malware Killer then shares this increased detectability with all of its …

• Where Do I See and Manage My Quarantined Files?

  In the red menu bar, click the Quarantine button (hazard icon) to view potentially dangerous files Malware Killer has detected and quarantined. Here you may chose which files to Restore (remove from quarantine) and which to Delete (remove from the system).