Windows Computer: Running an On-Demand Scan with Crowdstrike

Summary

This article will give you instructions on how to run an On-Demand Scan with Crowdstrike on a Windows device.

 

How-To

Task: Run an On-Demand Scan with Crowdstrike on a Windows device

Instructions

Step 1 - Right click on the desktop and select Show more options

"Show more options" selection menu in the right click popup

 

Step 2 - Select CrowdStrik Falcon malware scan

location of the crowdstrike falcon malware scan and the popup that comes with it

 

The options that appear are:

  • Scan all drives – scans all drives, including local, secondary, and connected USB devices – depending on how many drives are connected this could take some time
  • Scan system drive – only scans the drive the OS is installed on
  • See results of last scan – if a scan was previously completed. unsure of how far back historically it will show, but this will not be an option if a scan has not previously been executed or is outside the window of time for historical information. The results will appear in a terminal window (see below)

terminal pathway results

 

Outcome

You will be able to run an On-Demand Scan through Crowdstrike on a Windows device.

 

NOTE: The results of an on-demand scan are also available to the CyberOps team and other authorized individuals in the Crowdstrike Falcon console

Task: Access the On-demand scan results in the Crowdstrike Falcon console, for authorized individuals only

Instructions

Step 1 - Select the “Hamburger stack” or break-out menu in top left of console

Step 2 - Select Endpoint Security

Step 3 - Select On-demand scans.

 

Outcome

Authorized individuals will be able to access the results of an On-Demand Scan in the Crowdstrike Falcon console.

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

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