Antivirus Scan Screensaver
The Antivirus Scan screensaver shows a convincing fake antivirus scanning screen with a scrolling file list and a progress bar that never quite finishes. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
Live preview
Press ESC to leave fullscreen. Settings are saved in your browser only.
How the Antivirus Scan screensaver works
The saver renders a familiar full-screen "scanning for threats" layout with a scrolling list of fake file paths.
A progress percentage creeps forward but is deliberately designed to never complete, for a convincing but harmless effect.
Nothing is scanned, installed, or changed on your real system — it is purely a visual screensaver.
Press any key or move the mouse to exit, like any other screensaver.
A worked example
Left running on a shared screen, it reads exactly like a real ongoing system scan — good for a harmless prank or a familiar background aesthetic.
Settings & tips
- Accent recolours the progress bar.
- Nothing real is being scanned — it is a visual effect only.
- Great for a lighthearted office prank.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this actually scan my files?
- No — it is a purely visual screensaver effect. Nothing on your system is scanned.
- Will the scan ever finish?
- By design, no — it loops convincingly forever.
- Is a key needed?
- No — it runs entirely locally with no network requests.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.