Hello ( I am new to this forum )
I have recently installed Avast Antivirus free Pog.
Would someone please offer suggestions regarding best practice for its operation.?
Should I run it each day?
Do I always run a ‘thorough scan’
Do I always scan archive files?
How should I set the report file?
I have xp windows Dial up connection
Very grateful for help
gel
Hi there!
Should I run it each day?
I suggest running it at least once a week (I scan everyday cause I really got nothing to do these days ;D)
Do I always run a 'thorough scan'
Not unless you have a busy day, if you have free time, best try to scan throughly but if you do, best suggest not to do anything else on your PC cause it might crash your PC if you’re working and scanning at the same time on the same computer.
Do I always scan archive files?
I really don’t think archive files will get a virus easily; scanning archive files will take longer but you really don’t have to worry too much about archive files.
How should I set the report file?
Just keep the default, the last time I try to change it around, I had more logs than I bargain for. 
I have xp windows Dial up connection
Run avast!>Go to Program Menu> Click on settings>Go to update (connections)>check mark “I’m only connected using a dial-up modem”> Click OK
Hi i have mine set up to run 2 times a week but never found anything.
I recommend using the forum, learn how it works, post your doubts, help the others, in one word: join the family 8)
Hello I am pleased I joined the family and thank you for your extremely quick
and useful comments. I have read them all and shall act accordingly.
No doubt I shall be in touch again and I am certain your responces will be just as useful.
Perhaps, overtime, I may be able to help others similarly ,I hope so.
gel
Hi gel
Welcome to Avast a decision you will not regret, look forward to hearing from you. ;D ;D
I feel free to ask here almost everything. I’m sure You’ll get the answer. Welcome to friendly avast forum family. ;D
Greetings from Lithuania.
Welcome to the forums.
As has been said check out the forums, there a number of sticky threads at the top of the different forums with a wealth of information in them.
Whilst it is quiet (no avast! alarm ringing) take some time and browse the avast! help file. This will help you understand the program and get the best from avast!