How to schedule a scan (Antivirus for Mac)

Know how to set a scheduled scan using your Antivirus for Mac.​

Set a Scheduled Scan in Antivirus for Mac

1. Open the Scan Settings of your Trend Micro program.
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   Open Scan Settings in the main console

   1. On the upper-right corner of your Mac, right-click on the Trend Micro icon, then select Open Trend Micro Antivirus....

      

   2. Click Scans.

      

   3. Click Change Settings.

      

   Open Scan Settings in the system tray icon

   1. On the upper-right corner of your Mac, right-click on the Trend Micro icon, then select Open Preferences....

      

2. Set the time and target for your scheduled scan.
   • Recommended Files - scans places where threats are likely to hide
   • All files on your Mac - scans all items in your computer
   • Only the files that you select - specify which files will be scanned

   

3. Click OK to apply changes.

   

   If you are unable to make changes to the program, click the padlock icon on the lower left to unlock the settings.