Malwarebytes is a powerful antivirus software that helps you protect your computer from viruses and malware. It can also scan network drives, which is useful if you have multiple computers connected to the same network. In this article, we will show you how to scan network drives with Malwarebytes.
Step 1: Install Malwarebytes on all computers
The first step is to install Malwarebytes on all computers that are connected to the network. You can download the software from the official website and follow the installation instructions. Make sure that you choose the option to install the software on all computers.
Step 2: Set up the network scan
Once you have installed Malwarebytes on all computers, you need to set up the network scan. Open Malwarebytes and go to the "Settings" tab. Click on "Scan Schedule" and then click on "Add".
Choose "Custom Scan" and then click on "Configure Scan". In the "Scan Options" tab, select the network drives that you want to scan. You can also choose to scan all files or only specific file types.
Step 3: Schedule the network scan
After you have set up the network scan, you need to schedule it. Go back to the "Scan Schedule" tab and select the scan that you just configured. Choose the frequency and time that you want the scan to run.
Step 4: Start the network scan
Once you have scheduled the network scan, Malwarebytes will automatically run the scan at the scheduled time. You can also manually start the scan by clicking on the "Scan Now" button.
Step 5: Review the scan results
After the network scan is complete, you need to review the scan results. Malwarebytes will list all the threats that it has detected on the network drives. You can choose to remove the threats or quarantine them.
Conclusion
Scanning network drives with Malwarebytes is an important step in protecting your computer from viruses and malware. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can set up and schedule a network scan with ease. Make sure to review the scan results regularly and take action against any threats that are detected.
