like if i downlaod something which contains a virus, will it tell me that this file contains a virus or will i have to scan it manually?
2007-08-26 04:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by alifawad 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
avast scans the file you are downloading. If avast detects the file you are downloading as a virus or adware, it will alert you and it will give you an option to "Abort Connection" to prevent downloading the harmful file. Sometimes the file still gets in your computer but avast detects it again and gives you options like "Delete" or "Move to Chest" which is the same thing as locking up the virus so it doesn't harm your computer.
2007-08-26 04:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Someone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 00:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u install it first, u have to do a manual scan, it can't tell u with out a scan whether there is a virus or not, after the scan, yes, then it will inform u when ever there is any virus attack
2007-08-26 04:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scans when downloaded, sets of warning if it's infected. ZIPS etc need manually scanned as well once decompressed
2007-08-26 04:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://tipsfromruby-internetsecurity.blogspot.com/ for further help to keep your computer protected with regular virus protection and other related updates and news .
2007-08-26 13:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋