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Quick rootkit scan - scans all running processes, all loaded drivers, and also the system folder
(most typically c:\Windows)
Full rootkit scan - scans all running processes, all loaded drivers, and also the system folder (most
typically c:\Windows), plus all local disks (including the flash disk, but excluding floppy disk/CD
drives)
11.2. Scanning in Windows Explorer
Besides the pre-defined scans launched for the entire computer or its selected areas, AVG Internet Security
2014 also offers the option of quick scanning of a specific object directly in the Windows Explorer
environment. If you want to open an unknown file and you cannot be sure of its content, you may want to have
it checked on demand. Follow these steps:
Within Windows Explorer highlight the file (or folder) you want to check
Right-click your mouse over the object to open the context menu
Select the Scan with AVG option to have the file scanned with AVG Internet Security 2014
11.3. Command Line Scanning
Within AVG Internet Security 2014 there is the option of running the scan from the command line. You can
use this option for instance on servers, or when creating a batch script to be launched automatically after the
computer boot. From the command line, you can launch the scan with most parameters as offered in the AVG
graphical user interface.
To launch the AVG scan from the command line, run the following command within the folder where AVG is
installed: