Use automatic scans to ensure that your computer is regularly scanned for viruses.
To set up automatic scanning, select the files or locations that you would like scanned, then set the date and time for the scanning.
To set scheduled scans:
- From the dock, click the V-lock icon.
- Select Scheduled Scan from the left navigation.
- Click the padlock icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Type your Macintosh OS password.
- Select the scan frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Never) and its associated settings.