A Custom Scan allows specific scan tools to be selected for use in a scan. For example, you can selectively scan for malicious ActiveX objects or actively running processes only. A Custom Scan is useful for advanced users.

A Custom Scan also allows you to scan specific folders on your computer rather than the full disk.

1. To conduct a Custom Scan, click Start Scan in the left navigation menu. Select Custom Scan.
2. Click Select drives and folders to scan. In the Pop-Up screen, browse to the desired folders and make your selection.
3. Click Select which scanners to use in this scan.  Make your selection in the Pop-Up screen.

4. Click Scan Now.

As the scan progresses, infections are listed under their threat categories. At the end of a scan, all infections found by Spyware Doctor are listed in the Scan Results screen. From here, you can configure Spyware Doctor to quarantine & remove, remove permanently or ignore the infection. See Scan Results.