> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sprinto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sprinto.com/monitors/dr.-sprinto-and-manual-inputs/how-to-resolve-sprinto-check-for-running-antivirus-on-staff-device.md). # How to resolve Sprinto check for running antivirus on staff device ### About Sprinto check: Antivirus should be running on staff device The above check fails if the staff device has no active antivirus. ### Purpose The purpose of the checks is to ensure that the staff device is secured from malware and viruses that could lead to a data breach or grant unauthorized access. The antivirus constantly scans the device for potential threats and blocks access to any possible threat, securing the data stored and processed in the device. ### Running Antivirus on Staff Device Review the condition to ensure the above Sprinto check passes: * #### Mac OS Apple’s Mac OS comes with an in-built antivirus service called Xprotect. Xprotect is enabled by default on all devices. Sprinto checks the status of Xprotect on your device and sets the check status to “Passing.” * #### Windows OS Microsoft Windows comes with a built-in malware and threat detection service called **Defender**. Sprinto verifies the status of Windows Defender or the presence of any third-party antivirus to set the check status to “Passing.” * #### Linux OS Ensure you have a third-party antivirus installed on your device to set the above Sprinto check status to “Passing.” The most commonly used antivirus on Linux machines are: * ClamAV * Sophos Antivirus * Comodo * Bitdefender * F-PROT Please get in touch with [Sprinto Support](mailto:www.support@sprinto.com) if you have any queries or need assistance. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sprinto.com/monitors/dr.-sprinto-and-manual-inputs/how-to-resolve-sprinto-check-for-running-antivirus-on-staff-device.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.