Once installed, the scanner will start checking the PC for active malware:įirefox and Chrome users may also use QuickScan by visiting this website to download the scanner as an add-on. Allowing the installation of the ActiveX will add the BitDefender QuickScan control, qsax.dll in IE add-on manager.
To run IE with administrator control, right-click IE and then select “run as admin.” The BitDefender website will download and install an ActiveX using the filename qsax.cab. To succeed in using BitDefender QuickScan using Internet Explorer browser, you need to temporary turn-off the Protected Mode feature in IE or run the browser with elevated privileges by running as the administrator. Critical areas where malware is known to hide are also scanned. It uses a cloud-based scanning technology that checks the running processes for malicious behavior. The online scan is done in less than 60 seconds as it only looks for active malware. BitDefender QuickScan Features and UsageīitDefender QuickScan is an online scanner that runs in Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer browsers. You can use any of these free services by BitDefender as long as you are using Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 with Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox or Chrome browsers.
There are two types of BitDefender online virus scan for end-users: BitDefender Online Scanner and the fast online scanner called QuickScan. BitDefender is one of the antivirus vendors that provides free online virus scanner. Some antivirus vendors offer free scanning only, while others offer scans and removal of detected threats. An online virus scan helps in checking a PC for viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, worms, rootkits or malware infections.