should I do an actual scan?
2007-03-12 20:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by oneblondepilgrim 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Allot of antivirus programs now have active scan, or live scan, scanning all running programs for viruses, if your antivirus software has this capability then once a week is good to do a complete scan. Otherwise daily scans will help prevent a virus from spreading and corrupting more files.....
2007-03-12 20:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I run Linux , so never need anti-virus software - none of the Windows viruses affect it!
Back in the dark days when I was using XP , I used to update every time I went on the net , before I visited any sites.
That's about the best you can do and hope you stay safe - eventually something will get through , so make sure you do regular backups of valuable data and programs so you have them to reinstall after your next reformat and install.
Other than that , give Linux a go , just as easy to use as Windows and much better - no activation , no viruses , no trojans , and virtually all software is FREE.
Worth considering........
2007-03-13 01:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by cnsystemsaustralia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i scan twice a month... sometime 2 times a week...
i guess the best is scan once every 2 days
2007-03-12 21:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by xLostLoLx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not experiencing any problems, just continue to keep it updated, and run a scan once a week.
2007-03-12 20:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have mine set to scan every two days automatically (EZ Trust AV)
2007-03-12 20:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by Carella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋