I attempt to run a scan. The first attempt completes instantaneously. I repeat the attempt to scan and the scan runs to proper completion.
This issue affects Avast free 19.7.2388 on Windows 7 and Windows 10. I am not using Avast free 19.8.2393 because of Core Isolation issues.
When attempting run Smart Scan, the Browser Check runs properly but the AV scan does not. It does run at the second attempt.
I’ve experienced this anomaly ‘occasionally’ (not all the time) through various recent Avast versions however I have ignored the glitch and simply ran the Scan a second time.
I’ve seen this issue mentioned in other topics over the months and believe Avast is aware.
Yes Avast is aware of this issue, when it will be closed is the unknown.
I rarely if ever run on-demand scans (much depreciated in an Antivirus on-access scanner), but they should still work.
Thank you schmidthouse and DavidR for that information. It happens on more than one Windows PC and with both Windows 7 and Windows 10. I shall follow your advice and make second attempts to run scans.
It feels better to know that it is not my fault thanks to others confirming the problem’s existence.
You’re welcome, hopefully this will be fixed soon. I just wonder how high up on the todo list it might be.
You’re welcome loungehake. 