Running ClamAV Services

Table Of Contents

• Running ClamAV Services
  • Windows Services

Windows Services

On Windows, clamd and freshclam have options that enable them to run in the background.

To install the services, first use the command:

clamd --install-service

Then use net start clamd and net stop clamd to start/stop the service.

To uninstall the service, use:

clamd --uninstall-service

Services can also be managed via the Services application on Windows.