After an initial boot time scan how often (if ever) should one have to do another boot time scan ?
What would be the reason for having to do another boot time scan ?
This is assuming Avast has been running at all times computer is on and in use.
The only reason I would do a boot-time scan was if I had an infection which couldn’t be dealt with by avast under normal windows running, e.g. file in use, infected memory module, etc…
The boot-time scanner is basically the biggest gun avast has in its arsenal.
Use it whenever you deem necessary. Normally, one would use it when there’s a suspicion that the machine may be infected (e.g. after a virus is found during a normal GUI scan).
This especially applies to the upcoming 4.8 version where the boot-time scan has been considerably upgraded (under the hood).
Thanks
Vlk
Well, I’d stick to what DavidR suggested… i.e. first try to remove the infection from within Windows, by the ordinary scanners, and then (either if it fails, or just for sure even if it succeeds) launch the boot-time scanner.
Will avast 5 allows to access the Chest, restoring files, in a computer that does not boot correctly? Will any BART CD feature be added to the avast Pro version?
The reason I asked about boot time scans is I recently opened a folder that had been on my computer for some time only to greeted with a virus alert.
After some homework I found information that there are new viruses about that disable your virus protection and then gain entry into your computer.
The only way I could get rid of the original infection was by going back to a previous “System Restore”
point. (This was a last resort after trying all the normal methods without success)
After discussing this problem with “tednelly” he advised me about the availability of Avast 4.8 Beta.
I immediately downloaded the 4.8 version and set up an overnight boot time scan and found one other instance.
After this I agree with Vlk and I believe it is a good idea to carry out a boot time scan (e.g. after a virus is found during a normal GUI scan).
Thank you everyone for your input
Thunder Bird.
Your welcome.