Scan Memory on program startup?

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
1

Hi, I swicthed from McAfee to Avast a few weeks ago, and so far it seems excellent!

Could someone explain to me what the “Scan Memory on program startup” option does.

And is it needed?

Thanks,
John

2

It goes through all your runnning procceses (and their modules: DLLs) and scans them for a virus which can be active in memory - the virus can also inject itself into other process’ space.

3

John P,

as with all things in life it is a good idea to get yourself used/make yourself familiar with it.
I suggest you read the help file on Avast and do so.

4

I might add - the scanning of loaded modules occurs when you start the Simple (or Enhanced, if you have avast! Professional) user interface - when the “splash screen” is displayed, you will see the scan progress.

5

Alright, Thanks everyone!

John