This guide will assist you in using the anti-virus software, Sophos.  Additionally, the steps below can be used when operating Sophos on any Windows PC or Apple Macintosh device:



Step #1: Download and Install Sophos Home

Sophos Home contains free and premium versions of their software, however, in this guide we will be walking you through the free version of their software.  Thus, you can download and install the software from the following link on their website: https://home.sophos.com/en-us




Step #2: Start Scan

1. Once the software has been installed and its control panel is open on your screen, click on the start icon at the bottom of the page right corner (the gear icon).






2. The duration of your scan is contingent upon the number of files currently stored on your system.







3. Once your scan is complete, Sophos will generate a report that will inform you whether there were any threats that were identified during the scan.




Sophos's Dashboard:

The steps above walked you through the process of conducting a system scan of your device. However, if you wish to customize your Sophos experience by modifying scan settings or by scheduling your scans, you can complete these tasks by visiting the dashboard. 





Unlike most other antivirus software, Sophos's dashboard will open within your default browser and not within the application itself.