ClamTK is a graphical user interface (GUI) for ClamAV, which is an antivirus software for Unix, Windows, and macOS. ClamTK makes it easier to use ClamAV’s features like scanning, quarantining, and deleting infected files without needing to use the terminal. Here’s how to install it on Ubuntu:
Step 1: Install ClamAV
ClamTK relies on ClamAV, the antivirus engine, so you need to have it installed first. To install ClamAV on Ubuntu, use the following command:
Step 2: Install ClamTK
- Download the ClamTK .deb Package
First, you need to download the latest ClamTK .deb package. Go to the official ClamTK download page on GitLab:
ClamTK DownloadsDownload the latest version’s
.debfile. - Install the .deb Package
After downloading, open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the.debfile was downloaded. Then install it using the following command (replaceVERSIONwith the actual file name):This will install ClamTK on your system.
Step 3: Open ClamTK
Once the installation is complete, you can open ClamTK in two ways:
- Type
clamtkin the terminal. - Or, find it in your applications menu and open it from there.
Step 4: Configure ClamTK
After installation, you can configure ClamTK by accessing the settings. Some important options include:
- Scan Settings: You can choose to scan for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), hidden files, large files, and more.
- Whitelist: Exclude specific directories from scans.
- Scheduler: Set up automated scans for your home directory and virus signature updates.
- History: View past scan results.
- Quarantine: Restore or delete files that were quarantined due to infections.
- Updates: You can update the virus definitions either manually or automatically.
To manually update the virus signatures, you can run:
With ClamTK, you get a convenient graphical interface for managing your antivirus scans and keeping your system secure without the need for complex terminal commands.
