Running a scan using the latest updates

 

Updated: April 1, 2012

Applies To: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection SP1, System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1, System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection, Windows Intune, Forefront Endpoint Protection, System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection

To maximize the scan's effectiveness, you should make sure the computer is scanned using the very latest virus and spyware definitions, which contain the latest updates on potential threats.

To make sure the scan is using the latest virus and spyware definitions

  1. Click Settings, and then click Scheduled scan.

  2. Make sure the Check for the latest virus and spyware definitions before running a scheduled scan check box is selected, and then click Save changes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or confirm the action.