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Running a Manual Scan

Manual Scan starts immediately after a user launches it. The time it takes to complete the scan depends on the number of files to scan and the client computer's hardware resources.

To manually scan for malware and grayware: (quick method)

From the Trend Micro™ Security (for Macintosh) Protection Status screen, click Scan Now.

To manually scan for malware and grayware:

Step 1

From the Trend Micro™ Security (for Macintosh) product console, click Malware Protection.

Step 2

Select the items to scan by selecting one of the three options:

Recommended files: scans Trend Micro recommended files.

All files on your computer: scans all files on the computer.

Only the files that you select > Choose Files: select the files, folders, and drives for Security (for Macintosh) to scan.

Step 3

[Optional] Click Settings to specify what Security (for Macintosh) should do if it detects malware in a file.

Step 4

Click Scan Now.

NOTE: Review the scan results immediately after completing the scan.

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