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• How to Scan Your PC with Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

  Stay safe without being a tech pro. This guide shows which scan to pick, what each one checks, how long it usually takes, how to schedule scans, and what to do with the results. Pick the right scan in under 10 seconds Got 2 minutes? Run Quick Scan. ...

• How often should I scan?

  Run quick scans regularly (daily or after startup) to catch active threats fast. Do a full scan about once a week, or any time you notice unusual behavior. Use a custom scan for new downloads, USB/external drives, or specific folders you’re unsure ...

• I still have symptoms after a clean scan.

  Start with a fresh pass to rule out missed items: Update the threat database and app, then run a Full scan and reboot. Use Reset Browser Settings: In the app go to Tools → Reset browser settings. Select your browsers and the items to reset (home ...

• Can I schedule scans?

  Yes. Go to Settings → Scheduled scan. Recurring scan: check Schedule a recurring scan, choose scan type (Quick/Full/Custom), select days, and set the start time. One-time scan: check Schedule a one-time scan, pick the scan type, date, and time. Scan ...

• Does it work in Safe Mode?

  Yes. You can run Gridinsoft Anti-Malware in Windows Safe Mode to clean systems that won’t start normally. For best results, use Safe Mode with Networking so updates can download; some protections (e.g., network filtering) aren’t available in Safe ...