Installing ClamAV AntiVirus Server
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Go to Applications > Add/Remove Applications
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In Add/Remove Applications page, type virus in search box.
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Select Virus Scanner (ClamAV) and click OK.
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In Confirmation window, click on Apply to install the virus scanner successfully.
Automate scan files/folders for viruses
Automatically scan files/folders for viruses at midnight everyday. Just follow these steps to automate.
- Go to Applications > Accessories > Terminal
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In the terminal as shown below, copy paste the command export EDITOR=gedit && sudo crontab -e and run it.
Enter your password and hit return.
Note: User should have administrator permissions.
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In Editor page, append : 00 00 * * * sudo clamscan -r /location_of_files_or_folders at the end of file save and close the editor.
Automation process is now set successfully and your system is monitored.
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If you want to check for the Status of Scanning use command: sudo clamscan -r /location_of_files_or_folders
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This will display the summary of scanning as indicated in the screen below.
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