{"id":169,"date":"2024-03-03T15:20:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T14:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/?p=169"},"modified":"2024-03-03T16:29:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T15:29:06","slug":"how-to-check-for-viruses-on-windows-mac-and-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/03\/how-to-check-for-viruses-on-windows-mac-and-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check for Viruses on Windows, Mac, and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The virus scanning process depends on the type of device and its operating system. The main ones are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows.png 699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use the built-in antivirus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Windows Defender is a free antivirus pre-installed on Windows 10 and 11. You can perform a full system scan, quick scan, or custom scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a third-party antivirus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Many third-party options are available, like Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, etc. You can download a free or paid version of a third-party antivirus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mac:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mac.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" style=\"width:110px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use XProtect:<\/strong>&nbsp;XProtect is a free antivirus pre-installed on macOS. You can perform a full system scan or a custom scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a third-party antivirus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Similar to Windows, many options are available, like Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, etc. You can download a free or paid version of a third-party antivirus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Android:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1745\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" style=\"width:110px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android.webp 1745w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android-256x300.webp 256w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android-873x1024.webp 873w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android-768x901.webp 768w, https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/android-1309x1536.webp 1309w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1745px) 100vw, 1745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Google Play Protect:<\/strong>&nbsp;This built-in security service automatically scans apps for malware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a third-party antivirus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Similar to previous options, many options exist, like Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, etc. You can download a free or paid version of a third-party antivirus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beyond using an antivirus, here are additional ways to protect your device from viruses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources:<\/strong>&nbsp;Only install apps from the official Google Play Store or App Store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep your software updated:<\/strong>&nbsp;Install the latest software updates for your device and apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be cautious with links:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&#8217;t click on links from unknown emails or websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use strong passwords:<\/strong>&nbsp;Create unique and strong passwords for each account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, you can help keep your device safe from viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading \u00ab<a href=\"https:\/\/scan-virus.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/03\/what-does-a-virus-scan-do\/\" title=\"What does a virus scan do?\">What does a virus scan do?<\/a>\u00ab<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The virus scanning process depends on the type of device and its operating system. 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