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.
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.