Available scanning methods

Zone Labs security software provides several scanning methods to keep your computer and data safe.

On-Access scanning

On-Access scanning supplies the most active form of virus protection. Files are scanned for viruses as they are opened, executed, or closed, thereby allowing immediate detection and treatment of viruses.

System scans

System scans provide another level of protection by allowing you to scan the entire contents of your computer at one time. System scans detect viruses that may be dormant on your computer's hard drive, and if run frequently, can ensure that your antivirus signature files are up to date.

Because of the thorough nature of full-system scans, they can take some time to perform. As a result, your system's performance may be slowed down while a full-system scan is in progress. To avoid any impact on your workflow, you can schedule system scans to run at a time when you are least likely to be using your computer.

E-mail scanning

E-mail scanning builds on the protection offered by MailSafe. Where MailSafe scans for potentially harmful attachments based on file extension, the E-mail scanning feature scans for harmful files by comparing the attachments to the signature files of known viruses. If an infected attachment is detected, the attachment is removed from the e-mail message and replaced with a text file log that provides details about the removed file. For details about performing an e-mail scan, see Antivirus protection for e-mail .