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Unable to start scan error message
« on: July 30, 2016, 03:06:35 AM »
Every time I try to run a scan for virus I keep getting this error message "Unable to start scan.  The IOCTL call made by the application is not correct"
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Re: Unable to start scan error message
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2016, 03:30:13 AM »

Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
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Re: Unable to start scan error message
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2016, 06:51:44 PM »
The issue is now fixed.  Thanks.
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