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Replies: 8Last Post May 28, 2006 5:16am by Napster the Hacker
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Should I have it set to run when my computer starts or can i just run it when i do virus scans?

(Edited by xBanditx at 4:56 pm on May 27, 2006)

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keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.

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Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

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Quote: from xBanditx at 4:58 pm on May 27, 2006

Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

Oh, u have aVast or a real-time scanner?. If u have aVast, it will start when ur computer does. If u have a real-time AV, it should do the same (start when ur computer does).

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Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 5:00 pm on May 27, 2006

Quote: from xBanditx at 4:58 pm on May 27, 2006

Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

 

Oh, u have aVast or a real-time scanner?. If u have aVast, it will start when ur computer does. If u have a real-time AV, it should do the same (start when ur computer does).


Avast DID start until i disabled it. Does it have real time?

(Edited by xBanditx at 5:07 pm on May 27, 2006)

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Always keep your 'Real Time' protection running, will stop the nasty buggers fucking up your computer in the first place. Avast has always detected viruses for me as soon as they are downloaded in a file, or even half way through a file lol.

It doesn't slow your computer down, Avast only does that when you actually scan for things.

Meh, I ramble on.

Just keep your Anti-Virus! on at all times, Let Avast start up when your computer logs on.

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Quote: from xBanditx at 3:28 am on May 28, 2006

Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

No,It slow downs but not much.maybe does. coz it automatically scans and Updates.
As Bighead said .

Just keep your Anti-Virus! on at all times, Let Avast start up when your computer logs on.  

(Edited by Napster the Hacker at 5:48 pm on May 28, 2006)

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Quote: from Napster the Hacker at 10:42 am on May 28, 2006

Quote: from xBanditx at 3:28 am on May 28, 2006

Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

No, I don't think it slow downs your PC.maybe do coz it automatically scans and Updates.I dont think itslow down your PC.
As Bighead said .

Just keep your Anti-Virus! on at all times, Let Avast start up when your computer logs on.  

(Edited by Napster the Hacker at 3:14 pm on May 28, 2006)


It does slow your computer down. nothing comes for free, it has to do some work, hence that takes time and processing cycles.

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Quote: from pleaseremove at 5:27 pm on May 28, 2006

Quote: from Napster the Hacker at 10:42 am on May 28, 2006

Quote: from xBanditx at 3:28 am on May 28, 2006

Quote: from mhzGothRaven at 4:57 pm on May 27, 2006

keep it running if it has active protection, or "Real-time" scanning. Which scans files being used on the computer, (which is way safer then just a scanner). I recomend using aVast Anti-virus.
That's what i have. How much will this slow down my computer?

 

 No, I don't think it slow downs your PC.maybe do coz it automatically scans and Updates.I dont think itslow down your PC.  
 As Bighead said .  

  Just keep your Anti-Virus! on at all times, Let Avast start up when your computer logs on.    

(Edited by Napster the Hacker at 3:14 pm on May 28, 2006)


 

It does slow your computer down. nothing comes for free, it has to do some work, hence that takes time and processing cycles.


Yeah it does but not much, I should edit my post sorry. I dont feel like slowing down in my PC.its ok I guess.Avast is better than others so no need to warry about the slowing down thing.

(Edited by Napster the Hacker at 5:48 pm on May 28, 2006)

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