Config Avast in MSN Messenger's "File Transfer"

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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What file do I link to in the box titled “Scan files for viruses using:” in MSN Messenger Tools>Options>File Transfer ?
AshAvast.exe, AshServ.exe, AshWebSv.exe, or other?

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Welcome,

The instant messaging provider already scans this, but, if you want to also add to this use AshServ.exe

Mike

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mike6688

Many thanks for pointing out that the instant messaging provider already scans those messages, and that I can also link it to AshServ.exe.

NickWW
St Andrews NB
Canada

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Your welcome,

Mike

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Assuming that you installed avast! in the default folder, this is the path and file needed to scan downloads, C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashQuick.exe, not ashServ.exe

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Sorry, my mistake :-[

Mike

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No problem, now you know the correct file ;D but as you said NickWW shouldn’t need it if his IM is supported by avast’s IM Shield.

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I’ll remember the correct file for future reference.

Thanks,

Mike

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DavidR

Thanks for the correction to AshQuick.exe (my path is different but still on the c: drive), and Mike6688 thanks for your input, too.

I’ll look more closely at how my Avast in configured - so far I have just gone over MSN Messenger>Tools>Options>File Transfer in MSN Messenger.

Cheers.
Nick

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Glad to be of help, welcome to the forums Nick.