Overview
Scheduled scans will continually perform a 
Quick, Deep, or Custom Scan in the background at regular intervals. These scans will run on a 
daily or weekly basis, at any given date/time of your choice.
You can fully customize exactly how and when you would like scheduled scans to occur. Alternatively, you can disable scheduled scans entirely if you would prefer to manually scan your device instead.
Windows
By default, 
VirtualShield Antivirus will schedule a to be performed once a week. You can also customize the type of scan to perform, and how frequently these scans will occur.
We recommend scheduling scans in the
Scheduled Scans
How to automate Scheduled Scans on your Windows computer:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Click the Schedule scans icon on the 
Home/Status screen.
If you can’t find this option, click the
You can add or remove scheduled scans from this screen, and adjust the time when you would like these scans to occur.
You can also enable or disable scheduled scans by checking the boxes next to a specific scan.
macOS
By default, VirtualShield Antivirus will schedule a to be performed once a week. You can also customize the type of scan to perform, and how frequently these scans will occur.
We recommend scheduling scans in the
Scheduled Scans
How to automate Scheduled Scans on your Mac computer:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Click the 
display icon on the sidebar. Below Schedule scans, click the View link.
You can add or remove scheduled scans from this screen, and adjust the time when you would like these scans to occur.
You can also enable or disable scheduled scans by checking the boxes next to a specific scan.
Android
By default, VirtualShield Antivirus will schedule a Quick Scan to be performed once a week. You can also customize the type of scan to perform, and how frequently these scans will occur.
We recommend scheduling scans in the
Scheduled Scans
How to automate Scheduled Scans on your Android phone/tablet:
Open VirtualShield Antivirus and , if you have not done so already.
For more help getting started with the Antivirus, see our .Tap the Menu icon near the top-left, then select Scheduled Scan.
Alternatively, you can tap the More icon on the
You can add or remove scheduled scans from this screen, and adjust the time when you would like these scans to occur.
You can also enable or disable scheduled scans by checking the boxes next to each day of the week.
Common Questions
Can I schedule multiple scans per day?
On desktop and laptop computers, you can schedule different types of scans to occur multiple times daily. On phones and tablets, you can only schedule scans
Do I need to Schedule Scans to be protected?
No, automating scheduled scans is entirely optional. It isnot required in order to be protected. As long as is enabled on the device, any threats will be identified and
quarantined in real-time.