Virus detected in a file

If you have detected a virus in one or more files, proceed as follows:

  1. Go to Immediate scan (if you have Panda Antivirus 6.0 Platinum, it is recommended that you select Advanced mode).

  2. Choose the predetermined scan Hard disk scan.

  3. Click on the Configure button in the toolbar.

  4. Within the Scan section, enable the Compressed files, E-mail files and Generate report options. Choose All Files.

  5. In the If a virus is found section (within the Actions tab if you have Panda Antivirus 6.0 Platinum installed and are in Advanced mode), unfold the list and choose Disinfect automatically.

  6. Only if Panda Antivirus 6.0 Platinum is installed (and you are in Advanced mode) make sure that in the Exclusions section there are no exclusions specified to be sure that all files on all hard drives are scanned.

  7. Accept the changes made in the scan configuration window.

  8. Press the Scan button on the standard button bar.

The above-mentioned procedure will scan and disinfect all the files on your hard drives leaving the system free of viruses, Once the process has concluded, a report will be displayed featuring information on the viruses detected and the files they were found in.