Schedule a full disc scan

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi

I am a new convert to Avast and have the Home Edition 4.7.

I expect this is a stupid question, but…

How do I schedule the full disc scan, one is happening right now which very inconvenient. I would rather set my own time for the full scan but can’t find out how to do this.

Any help with be much appreciated

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You can’t schedule in Home version. Only in Professional.
Howto: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=3796.msg27225#msg27225
Drawbacks: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=29962.msg246925#msg246925

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I assume you are talking about the boot-time scan that occurs after installation when your reboot and before windows starts ?

If so then this is a one time operation and won’t happen on your next boot, but you can schedule it it required.
If you have XP or Win2k, you could enable a boot time scan. Right click the avast icon, select Start avast! Antivirus, Menu, ‘Schedule boot-time scan…’ Or see http://www.digitalred.com/avast-boot-time.php

If not then the links Tech gave should give you options.

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Thanks Tech, it’s what I suspected.

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You’re welcome to avast forums.