Using the Malware Scanner Effectively

Using the Malware Scanner

The True Protection by Jag malware scanner uses a multi-layered detection engine to identify and remove malicious software from your system. Learn how to get the most out of each scan type.

Scan Types in Detail

Quick Scan

Targets the most commonly infected areas:

• Running processes and loaded DLLs
• Windows startup locations and scheduled tasks
• Temporary file directories
• Recent downloads folder
• Browser extension directories

Full System Scan

Examines every file on all connected drives. This comprehensive scan is recommended at least once per week and includes:

• All files on local and removable drives
• Compressed archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and others)
• System memory and loaded modules
• Boot sectors and master boot records
• Hidden and system-protected files

Custom Scan

Select specific targets for focused scanning. Ideal for:

• Checking a newly downloaded file before opening it
• Scanning an external drive or USB device
• Verifying a specific directory is clean

Scanner Configuration

Adjust scanner behavior in Settings > Scanner:

• Scan Priority: Choose between Low, Normal, or High to control how much system resources the scanner uses.
• Archive Depth: Set how many levels deep to scan nested archives (default is 5).
• Exclusions: Add files or folders that should be skipped during scans.