Why Avast scan all my partitions in task background and randomly ?

Hello I have a problem with Avast …

I configured Avast so that it does not scan all my storage partitions (I used the exclusion list) but it continues to randomly scan ALL my partitions …

An idea ? How to prevent Avast from scanning all my HDDs, it was the process “AswidsAgentas.exe” the culprit.

A big thank you for all replies.

EDIT: I want to prevent Avast from scanning all my partitions except my system partition.

  • Which Avast…? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
  • Which version…?
  • OS…? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP/Build…?)
  • Other security related software installed…?
  • Which AV(s) did you use before Avast…?

I have Avast Free in beta

  • Last version (.2349)
  • Windows 7 64 bits
  • no other security software installed
  • I did use “Microsoft Security Essential”

I put all my partitions except the “C:” in the exclusion list for the components “Agent of files” and “Agent suspicious actions” but nothing to do from time to time I can see via the "monitor of resource "that Avast scan my excluded partitions … :slight_smile:

It is stated that it is the process “AswidAgentas.exe” that is scanning my different partitions.

All my partitions:
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Hi, can’t find “AswidAgentas.exe” on my system, do you mean “aswidagenta.exe”…?
If so, that’s the behavior shield - no idea why it would scan your partitions, sorry.

Yes it is the process “aswidsagenta.exe”. :slight_smile:

Thank you for your reply.

You’re welcome.