Scanning a File or a Folder via Right-Click Files or folders (single or multiple) can be easily scanned for a virus. When Faronics Anti-Virus is installed on a workstation, the Scan for Virus option is added in the right-click menu. Complete the following steps to scan a file or a folder on the computer: 1. Right-click on the file or folder. 2. Select Scan for viruses. The scan is performed and the results are displayed.