Registry scanning

[Falcon]

Hi,

I was using AVG before Avast and I had a "regstry scanning option". Could you please tell me if there is such a fonctionnality in Avast or is it proper to AVG ?

Thanks

[Vlk]

Registry scanning is kind of a myth.

The thing is, registry itself cannot contain any malware. What it may contain, though, is references to malware (e.g. saved in an on-disk file). Avast (and other AV's - AVG included) scan the registry to find these references.

Of course, what I just said is bit oversimplified but you got the point.


Thanks
Vlk

[Falcon]

Thanks VLK, I always enjoy your clear, precise and quicly responses.

Have a nice day !