FAQ 19: How can I scan a single folder or file?

 

Platinum Internet Security allows you to scan a single folder or file in the following way:

 

From the pop-up menu in Windows Explorer

1.    Go to Windows Explorer, through the Windows Start button, or a shortcut to it.

2.    Select the files or folders that you want to scan.

3.    Right-click on the selected files or folders (pop-up menu)

4.    Select the Scan with Platinum Internet Security option.

5.    The selected item (file or folder) will be scanned for viruses. This is referred to as a pop-up scan.

 

From the Platinum Internet Security window

1.    From the program window, select the Full Scan option in the Control panel.

2.    Whether you want to scan a specific directory (folder) or file, you need to find it first. Follow these steps to do this:

 

·      Click on the + symbol to expand the Scan other items section.

·      Select the disk drive where the folder or file you want to scan is located (for instance the local drive C:).

·      Click on the + symbol to expand the directory tree.

·      Navigate through the directory structure until you get to the folder or file that you want to scan. To do this, click on the + symbol on the left of the directories.

 

3.    When you get to the directory (folder) or file that you want to scan, right-click on it.

4.    Select the Scan option to scan the item selected (file or folder).

 

For further information consult the How to perform a scan job (on-demand / scheduled) section in this help.