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Title: Manual file scan—redundant?
Post by: REDACTED on November 30, 2015, 08:30:09 AM

When I download a file (especially an executable), it's always been my habit to right-click it, then click "Scan with Avast..."

But with Avast's File System Shield on, is that necessary? Can we assume that Avast has already scanned a file when its download is complete?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Manual file scan—redundant?
Post by: Asyn on November 30, 2015, 08:34:44 AM

Quote from: ander on November 30, 2015, 08:30:09 AM

1. But with Avast's File System Shield on, is that necessary?
2. Can we assume that Avast has already scanned a file when its download is complete?

1. No.
2. Yes.

Title: Re: Manual file scan—redundant?
Post by: Pondus on November 30, 2015, 12:27:15 PM

If you want to test, try EICAR test file

EICAR info    http://www.eicar.org/86-0-Intended-use.html
DOWNLOAD  http://www.eicar.org/85-0-Download.html

Title: Re: Manual file scan—redundant?
Post by: REDACTED on December 06, 2015, 12:55:31 AM

Thank you! That will save a lot of time.

Title: Re: Manual file scan—redundant?
Post by: Asyn on December 06, 2015, 04:46:32 AM

You're welcome.