User`s guide

system only if the infected file is extracted from the archive and executed without
having real-time protection enabled. However, it is recommended to use this
option in order to detect and remove any potential threat, even if it is not an
immediate threat.
Note
Scanning archived files increases the overall scanning time and requires more
system resources.
● Scan boot sectors. You can set Bitdefender to scan the boot sectors of your
hard disk. This sector of the hard disk contains the necessary computer code to
start the boot process. When a virus infects the boot sector, the drive may become
inaccessible and you may not be able to start your system and access your data.
● Scan memory. Select this option to scan programs running in your system's
memory.
● Scan registry. Select this option to scan registry keys. Windows Registry is a
database that stores configuration settings and options for the Windows operating
system components, as well as for installed applications.
● Scan cookies. Select this option to scan the cookies stored by browsers on your
computer.
● Scan only new and changed files. By scanning only new and changed files,
you may greatly improve overall system responsiveness with a minimum trade-off
in security.
● Ignore commercial keyloggers. Select this option if you have installed and
use commercial keylogger software on your computer. Commercial keyloggers
are legitimate computer monitoring software whose most basic function is to
record everything that is typed on the keyboard.
● Scan for rootkits. Select this option to scan for rootkits and objects hidden
using such software.
16.2.6. Antivirus Scan Wizard
Whenever you initiate an on-demand scan (for example, right-click a folder, point
to Bitdefender and select Scan with Bitdefender), the Bitdefender Antivirus Scan
wizard will appear. Follow the wizard to complete the scanning process.
Note
If the scan wizard does not appear, the scan may be configured to run silently, in the
background. Look for the scan progress icon in the system tray. You can click this
icon to open the scan window and to see the scan progress.
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