We recommend scheduling on-demand scans at regular intervals, with the interval based on the system type.
Scanning active user workstations
Because some locations on active user workstations are often targets of malware attacks, Trellix recommends that you scan these workstations more frequently than other systems. Because the locations are limited, the scans are less likely to affect users.
To scan active user workstations, configure a Custom On-Demand Scan:
Specify these locations to scan:
User profile folder
Temp folder
Registered files (Windows only)
Windows folder (Windows only)
Schedule to run the scan at least weekly, or even daily.
Regular server systems
To scan regular server workstations, configure a Custom On-Demand Scan:
Select the Boot sectors option (Windows only).
Specify these locations to scan:
Scan subfolders
Memory for rootkits (Windows only)
Running processes (Windows only)
All local drives
Schedule to run the scan at these intervals.
Daily
Only if you have had a major malware outbreak
Weekly
Recommended — Aggressive and provides good protection
Monthly
Acceptable — Provides decent protection with acceptable risk
Quarterly
Bare minimum scheduling interval
Note
To improve system performance during on-demand scans of All local drives, set System utilization to Below Normal or Low.