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# Enable antivirus scan

# Enable antivirus scan {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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The com.glide.snap.enable_scan property activates the antivirus scan functionality.
If com.glide.snap.enable_scan isn't set to the recommended value of true, then antivirus scanning is disabled.

Set com.glide.snap.enable_scan to the recommended value of true to enable antivirus scanning.  
Warning:  
This is a safe harbor property, meaning the value can't be altered once it's changed. It is non-revertible.

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| Attribute | Description |
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| Configuration name | com.glide.snap.enable_scan |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Data type | Boolean |
| Recommended value | true |
| Default value | true |
| Fallback value | true |
| Category | [File and resources](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/E1vObReCaeSjc8uLdHisig "The file and resources category ensures applications handle untrusted file data securely and store untrusted data from untrusted sources with limited permissions in an appropriate location.") |
| Security risk | * Severity score: 7.7 * CVSS rating: High * Security risk details: Users may download malicious files leading to desktop and session compromise. {#sc-enable-antivirus-scan__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Functional impact | None |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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