Avast! Boot Scan

Bellzemos · 2017-02-08T13:44:40.000Z

Hi,

I’ve just upgraded to the latest version of Avast! AV (Free). Does it still feature the old Boot Scan? If so, where can I initiate it? Also, does the Boot Scan scan for rootkits (like AswMBR does)?

Thank you!

DavidR · 2017-02-08T13:52:51.000Z

Yes it does - AvastUI > Protection > Other Scans > Boot Time Scan.

Alikhan · 2017-02-08T13:53:51.000Z

Hi,

avast! UI > Protection > Anti-Virus > Other Scans > Boot Time Scan

You then have the option to add specialised definitions.

You can set what areas you want the Boot Time scan to scan (by default it scans all hard disks) - this can be changed by the settings wrench icon of Boot Time Scan.

DavidR · 2017-02-08T13:57:38.000Z

See attached image.

Bellzemos · 2017-02-08T15:20:49.000Z

Thank you! I see that this forum is still as helpful as it’s always been.

DavidR · 2017-02-08T15:26:02.000Z

You’re welcome.

It just takes a little time to find your way around the new UI layout.

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