{"id":67332,"date":"2024-05-22T11:40:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=67332"},"modified":"2024-05-22T11:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:54:02","slug":"unlock-ultimate-device-protection-run-your-first-pc-matic-scan-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/unlock-ultimate-device-protection-run-your-first-pc-matic-scan-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock Ultimate Device Protection: Run Your First PC Matic Scan Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ensuring the health of your device starts with running your first PC Matic scan. This crucial step will check for and remove viruses or malware, keeping your system clean and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend running a PC Matic scan weekly to maintain your devices&#8217; security. 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Select Your Operating System and Follow the Installation Guide:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.pcmatic.com\/article\/225-install-pc-matic-on-windows\">Install PC Matic on Windows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.pcmatic.com\/article\/229-install-pc-matic-on-mac\">Install PC Matic on Mac<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.pcmatic.com\/article\/226-install-pc-matic-on-android\">Install PC Matic on Android<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.pcmatic.com\/article\/227-install-pc-matic-on-iphone\">Install PC Matic on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Login to PC Matic<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Once installed, open PC Matic and log in with your credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Run Your First Scan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiate your first scan to clean your PC and remove any potential threats. If you need assistance, refer to our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgebase.pcmatic.com\/article\/45-how-do-i-run-a-pc-matic-scan\">How to run a PC Matic scan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-n6AblVjplT.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-n6AblVjplT.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-n6AblVjplT-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Setup Scheduled Scans<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up scheduled scans so PC Matic can automatically clean your devices regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By completing these steps, your devices are now safeguarded against ransomware, malware, viruses, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need support with PC Matic products, our team is available via email 7 days a week. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/help\">Help Center<\/a> and we&#8217;ll get back to you promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want Our Team to Set Up PC Matic for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pcmatic.com\/unlimited\">Support Unlimited<\/a><\/strong>, receive unlimited remote support from our US-based technicians, 24\/7\/365. 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