How do I scan for viruses with ClamAV?

At first you have to update the virus definitions with:

sudo freshclam

Then you can scan for viruses.

clamscan OPTIONS File/Folder

If necessary start with root permissions: sudo clamscan.

Examples:

To check all files on the computer, displaying the name of each file:
```
clamscan -r /
```
To check all files on the computer, but only display infected files and ring a bell when found:
```
clamscan -r --bell -i /
```
To scan all files on the computer but only display infected files when found and have this run in the background:
```
clamscan -r -i / &
```
Note – Display background process’s status by running the jobs command.
To check files in the all users home directories:
```
clamscan -r /home
```
To check files in the USER home directory and move infected files to another folder:
```
clamscan -r --move=/home/USER/VIRUS /home/USER
```
To check files in the USER home directory and remove infected files (WARNING: Files are gone.):
```
clamscan -r --remove /home/USER
```
To see more options:
```
clamscan --help
```