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Title: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: REDACTED on July 26, 2014, 06:49:19 PM

This is an annoyance for me - the scheduled time for scans to run is when I am not using the computer, but the scan runs at times when I'm using the computer which is a hindrance. Several times, I've reset the time hoping to correct this problem, but to no avail.

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: Asyn on July 26, 2014, 07:07:45 PM

- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
- Which version..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: REDACTED on July 27, 2014, 02:13:31 AM

Premier; Windows 7; 64-bit; no other AV program; previously McAfee (uninstalled)

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2014, 05:17:01 AM

Quote from: conniereed on July 27, 2014, 02:13:31 AM

Premier; Windows 7; 64-bit; no other AV program; previously McAfee (uninstalled)

Removed how ? Did you use their removal tool ???
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS101331 (http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS101331)

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: REDACTED on July 27, 2014, 11:12:21 PM

No - it was removed by a computer technician who wiped my hard drive clean and reinstalled Windows 7, and then installed (at the time) the free version of Avast. I later purchased Premier.  I have vision problems ... why is it necessary to enter the verification letters every time I post? It takes me much longer to do that than to type my post, because I have to repeat it several times.

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2014, 11:48:59 PM

Quote from: conniereed on July 27, 2014, 11:12:21 PM

No - it was removed by a computer technician who wiped my hard drive clean and reinstalled Windows 7, and then installed (at the time) the free version of Avast. I later purchased Premier.  I have vision problems ... why is it necessary to enter the verification letters every time I post? It takes me much longer to do that than to type my post, because I have to repeat it several times.

For you, the verification letters, which are a Spammer prevention measure, are over. They are only used on the first 3 posts. :)

Title: Re: Scheduled virus scan does not run at the time it is scheduled
Post by: Asyn on July 28, 2014, 08:05:05 AM

Repair avast!:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> avast!
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.