run other programs while scanning

edagro · 2017-11-16T08:47:56.000Z

Can I run other programs while Avast is quick or thorough virus scanning. I imagine it can slow the scan down, but am wondering if it messes up the scan in other ways.

Pondus · 2017-11-16T09:10:19.000Z

You can

Be aware that all Antivirus programs have realtime protection, meaning EVRYTHING that goes on in your computer when on is monitored/scanned in realtime

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