Can Avast Run in the backround to catch viruses?

system · 2017-03-23T17:04:43.000Z

Sorry if I posted this twice but I did not see my first post.

I accidentally downloaded this thing called videoplayer.dmg from savevideo.me I had avast scan and saw no problems but can avast run in the backround if this virus runs in the backround?

ALSO I NEVER OPENED The FILE I JUST ACCIDENTALLY DOWNLOADED IT! Should I worry? No strange activity so far.

thank you for your time.

Pondus · 2017-03-23T17:15:36.000Z

with only one exception (that i know of) ALL AV have realtime protection, meaning they monitor/scan evrything that goes on in your computer when it is on

wikipedia >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software#Real-time_protection

Pondus · 2017-03-23T17:20:00.000Z

ALSO I NEVER OPENED The FILE I JUST ACCIDENTALLY DOWNLOADED IT!

You can upload and check suspicious file(s) here > www.virustotal.com / www.jotti.org / www.metadefender.com

if you see file as scanned before, always click rescan for a fresh result

system · 2017-03-23T20:46:41.000Z

what about the free version?

thx

Pondus · 2017-03-23T21:41:06.000Z

redshark54 post:4:

what about the free version?

thx

What about it?

if you mean realtime protection, yes

you can test your AV with EICAR test file >> http://www.eicar.org/85-0-Download.html

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