How to configure On-Demand Scanner and troubleshoot its error?

It is good to scan your computer to protect yourself from cyber threats and to perform this scan you must have McAfee security software on your computer, which can be downloaded via mcafee.com/activate.

The McAfee activate on-demand scan configuration is a two-stage process. You can configure what locations to scan and schedule how often to scan. To decide how to configure the on-demand scanner, create the scan targets to minimize the data scanned:

1. Configure daily memory on-demand scans as a part of your essential protection –

A daily scan of Memory for rootkits and running processes finishes quickly, with virtually no impact on the end users. It is your first warning if something suspicious is present. It lets you perform a full on-demand scan immediately on any system with detection from this daily scan.

2. Configure active user on-demand scans-

These scan locations are frequent targets of malware attacks. Include these locations and scan these at least weekly, or even daily:

• User profile folder
• Temp folder
• Registry
• Registered files
• Windows folder

3. Configure regular full on-demand scans as part of your essential protection –

Include the following settings for regular on-demand scans:

• Default locations:

• • • Memory for rootkits.
    • Running processes.
    • All local drives.
    • Registry.
       
  • Scan options:
    • Scan subfolders.
    • Boot sectors.
  • McAfee strongly recommends to schedule on-demand scans at these intervals:
    • Daily – During a major malware outbreak.
    • Weekly – Provides good protection.
    • Monthly – Decent protection, with risk.

Configure the system utilization depending on the type of activity that you normally perform on the system.

The Problem, cause, and solution for the On-Demand scan error

On some computers, the On-Demand scan might not run because of corrupt Windows components. When this happens, you see the following error message: “An Error Has Occurred: Unexpected problem occurred during your Scan”

The error occurs because of outdated Windows components related to Microsoft XML Core Services which is a set of services that allow applications written in JScript, VBScript, and Microsoft development tools to create Windows-native XML-based applications.

How to fix McAfee on-demand scan failure error?

1. Virtual assistant- in case you need guidance while resolving the issue you can use McAfee activate Virtual Assistant
2. Update Microsoft Windows:

• Click Start on the bottom left of your desktop
• In the search box:
  • Type Windows update and press ENTER
  • Click Check for updates
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you have the recent Microsoft Service Pack, and all Critical, High Priority, and Optional software updates

3. Update your McAfee software
4. Restart the computer
5. Try to run a Quick scan again

If the problem still persists, contact McAfee activate Technical Support or drop your mail at mcafee.com/activate page, containing all the information relates to the error.