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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: SCORPIONINBLUE on November 14, 2004, 04:37:17 AM

Title: Avast or Norton?
Post by: SCORPIONINBLUE on November 14, 2004, 04:37:17 AM

I just recently set up an Outllook Express account and didn't realize how great Avast's mail scanning abilities were, I defintely don't feel that level of securiy with my
Yahoo/Norton not only does Avast warn of definte virus threats, it also informs you possible potential ones!!  Keep up the good work!!  Also when scanning should all other programs be closed?

Title: Re:Avast or Norton?
Post by: techie101 on November 14, 2004, 07:17:14 AM

scorpion,

No, you do not need to close any other programs.  It will take a bit more time to scan, but it really is negligible.

Avast will scan all files open or closed (except zipped files...I think).

Set Avast for a Thorough scan including Archives.  Also, run a Boot scan once in awhile.

Good luck and welcome to the Forum.