diff --git a/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh b/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
index cce8b24..3efcdfa 100755
--- a/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
+++ b/modules/security/malware-scanner.sh
@@ -94,13 +94,9 @@ detect_scanners() {
         available_scanners+=("rkhunter")
     fi
 
-    if [ ${#available_scanners[@]} -eq 0 ]; then
-        echo -e "${RED}No malware scanners detected!${NC}"
-        echo ""
-        show_scanner_installation_guide
-        return 1
-    fi
-
+    # Note: If no scanners are found, available_scanners array will be empty
+    # Menu option 9 allows installation, so we don't exit here
+    # Just return success to allow menu to display
     return 0
 }