diff --git a/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh b/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
index dad922c..cce8b24 100755
--- a/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
+++ b/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
@@ -2674,9 +2674,9 @@ generate_client_report() {
 
 # Main execution
 main() {
-    if ! detect_scanners; then
-        exit 1
-    fi
+    # Detect scanners (populate available_scanners array)
+    # Don't exit if none found - menu option 9 allows installation
+    detect_scanners || true
 
     show_scan_menu
 }