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schedule scan to run on shut down

  • May 25, 2020
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Hi, is it possible to schedule a scan to run when you shut down the computer?

Thanks, Barry

Best answer by TripleHelix

Hello @slaytorb 

 

No, how can it scan the system while it’s shutting down? Very odd question …..

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    • May 25, 2020

    Hello @slaytorb 

     

    No, how can it scan the system while it’s shutting down? Very odd question …..

    Daniel - Microsoft MVP Consumer Security (2012-2016) Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Windows 11 Pro x64 for Workstations on my Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Samsung Galaxy A16 5G OS 16.
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    • June 3, 2020

    Thanks for responding. Where I used to work you could set a scan to run and then shut down the system. I can’t remember what the product was, though.  If you can’t do it on webroot, that’s fine.

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    • June 3, 2020

    Hello @slaytorb 

     

    Sorry but you can’t with WSA and I didn’t know you could with others. https://docs.webroot.com/us/en/home/wsa_pc_userguide/wsa_pc_userguide.htm#ScanningForMalware/ChangingScanSchedules.htm%3FTocPath%3DScanning%2520for%2520Malware%7C_____3

     

    Thanks,

    Daniel - Microsoft MVP Consumer Security (2012-2016) Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Windows 11 Pro x64 for Workstations on my Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Samsung Galaxy A16 5G OS 16.
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