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Other => General Topics => Topic started by: Agoodewe on June 27, 2013, 05:34:45 PM

Title: locked file on scanning
Post by: Agoodewe on June 27, 2013, 05:34:45 PM

first off i have two operating Systems on my computer does avast scan the whole hard drive ( meaning both OS ? ) ? and why do i have files locked when i use scan computer now, when i use boot scan i do not see the locked file, is that Normal?
Thank you for any help on this

Title: Re: locked file on scanning
Post by: Pondus on June 30, 2013, 05:24:01 PM

file(s) that can not be scanned for reason given by avast, are just that. it does not mean they are infected
many programs protect there files with passwords, like security programs, adobe.... and many other

if you attach a screenshot of scan result we may be able to tell you what they are

these files will be scanned by avast realtime shield when they are accessed by the program that use them

files that can not be scanned is the most frequently asked question in the forum... at least once a week i guess
so if you search the forum, there is a ton of info

Title: Re: locked file on scanning
Post by: Agoodewe on July 06, 2013, 05:06:38 PM

thank you for answering, i will do a scan and post it, how ever i am sorry for a late return on this , just started new job so been busy