Scanning comparison: scanning all files vs. scanning default + additional file types
The on-access scanner scans files differently depending on whether it is configured to scan all files, or to scan default files plus additional file types.
When scanning All files, the scanner examines every file type for all possible threats.
When scanning Default + additional file types, the scanner examines a list of specific files based on the file types you select.
- Default file types: The on-access scanner examines the specified file type only for threats that attack that file type.
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Additional file types: The on-access scanner examines the files with matching extensions for all possible threats.
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Specified files types: The on-access scanner examines the user defined list of file extensions for all possible threats.