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Verify the status of the on-access scan

  • Published on Sep 13, 2026
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Check whether the on-access scanning is enabled.

  1. Log on to the system as a user with administrator rights.

  2. Change directory to the /bin folder of the software.

    cd /opt/McAfee/ens/tp/bin

  3. Get details about the on-access scan task configuration.

    ./mfetpcli --getoasconfig --summary

  4. From the command results, check whether the value for the On-Access Scan is Enabled or Disabled.

    Note

    You can verify the value for the on-access scan using kernel mode or fanotify mode.