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Protect your device with the quarantine folder — by Surfshark Antivirus

Take advantage of Surfshark Antivirus’ powerful quarantine folder, designed to isolate and neutralize potential threats.

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What is the quarantine folder?

The quarantine folder is your antivirus’s first line of defense against potential threats. When Surfshark Antivirus detects suspicious files, it safely isolates them in a secure, restricted folder.

By locking them away, Surfshark Antivirus ensures threats are contained and cannot cause harm to your system. Staying proactive helps maintain the integrity of your data and keeps your mind at peace.

How does the quarantine folder work?

To monitor your device for potential risks, Surfshark Antivirus employs advanced real-time scanning technology. Here’s how it works:

1. Scanning

The antivirus scans your device, identifying files that exhibit suspicious or harmful behavior.

2. Quarantine

Instead of deleting them outright, Surfshark Antivirus isolates potentially harmful files in a secure quarantine folder.

3. Analysis

Once quarantined, the files can be further analyzed — either by Surfshark’s antivirus engine or manually by you — to check for further traces of infection and decide if they should be restored or deleted.

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How to restore or delete quarantined files

Surfshark Antivirus automatically analyzes, quarantines, and deletes files it identifies as risky. That doesn’t mean you can’t take a more proactive approach — we’ve made the process simple and intuitive:

Reviewing files manually

Open the Surfshark Antivirus app;
Navigate to the Quarantine tab;
Review the list of isolated files, including their names, threat types, and original locations on the device.

Restoring the files

Select the file you wish to restore;
Click on the Restore button;
Confirm that you trust the file before releasing it back to your system.

Accessing the quarantine folder

Open the Surfshark Antivirus app on your device;
Navigate to the Quarantine tab from the main menu;
Review the list of isolated files detailing their names and threat types.

Deleting files permanently

Select the potential threat you want to delete from the quarantine folder;
Click on the Delete button;
Confirm the action to remove the files permanently from your system.

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Surfshark Antivirus is not available as a standalone product — it is part of our Surfshark One and One+ bundles:

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Frequently asked questions

What happens when a file is quarantined?

When a file is quarantined, your antivirus software isolates it in a safe folder to prevent it from interacting with your system. This prevents potential malware from running or spreading, protecting your device from damage.

Is it safe to delete quarantined files?

Yes, deleting quarantined files is safe because they have been neutralized and can no longer harm your system. If the file is unnecessary or confirmed to be malicious, permanent deletion is your best option.

Is it safe to restore quarantined files?

Restoring quarantined files should only be done if you are sure they’re not harmful. Before you restore any file, double-check its safety or contact Surfshark support for advice.

Protect your device with the quarantine folder — by Surfshark Antivirus

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