My email was running slow and I was told that disbaling the email scanning would speed it up and would not leave my computer vulnerable to viruses or malicious software received by email, that this is a separate, additional layer of protection. As long as AUTO-PROTECT feature, which scans all incoming files as they are saved to the computer hard drive, regardless of whether the files are received via email, file sharing software, FTP, or download directly from a website is enabled and you keep it up to date, your computer will be fully protected. Is this true?
2006-08-28 13:25:59 · 3 answers · asked by dontknow 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You should NOT turn scanning off. It is used to scan incoming mail, but also Outgoing mail. You see, if you notice that it is scanning outgoing mail that you DID NOT send, then you know that you have trouble.
Double layer... RIGHT... I end up removing viruses from computers almost every day, where auto-protect did not prevent the problem.
You need to scan your drive regularly with your anti-virus and anti-spyware solution.
If you want more SPEED, then get more RAM. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com and check your system. 512MB would be an improvement.
2006-08-28 13:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also try deleting files go to>tools>Internet options>delete files and do system maintenance and defrag go to start>programs>accessories>system tools>defragment or maintenance wizard that will help restore some of your memory and speed you up! Peace!
2006-08-28 13:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is NOT true! Don't even think of shutting down e-mail antivirus protection!
2006-08-28 13:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋