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Running ClamXav

Step 1:

Click the ClamXav icon on your dock at the bottom of the screen.

Click the Dock Icon

 

Step 2:

Click the Choose what to scan button.

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Step 3:

Click Macintosh HD on the left window.

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Step 4:

Click the top entry in the center window (eg. Applications). While holding the Shift key on your keyboard, click on the bottom entry (eg. Users).

When you do so, this should highlight all folders in the center window.

Then, click the Open button.

Highlight all entries and click Open

 

Step 5:

Click the Start Scan button. Please be patient, as the scan may take some time.

Click Start Scan

 

Step 6:

When the scan is complete, a scan summary will be displayed in the bottom window, including a list of files that were disinfected.

Review the Scan Summary

 

Congratulations! You have successfully scanned your computer with ClamXav. If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@valdosta.edu or 229-245-HELP (4357). Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.