Smart scan stuck

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Hi, I'm trying to run my monthly smart scan but it keeps stopping at 71% complete (the 'scanning for performance issues' mark). I restarted it, but the same thing happened. Should I just wait for it to push through this time?

Earlier today I ran Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware: Both scans were okay.

*edit: I forgot to mention that the blue scanning circle still moves, so it's not like Avast itself is frozen.

[Pondus]

Earlier today I ran Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware

You dont need SpyBot when you have SAS

Should I just wait for it to push through this time?

Give it an hour

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It's still stubborn at 71%, even after an hour. I was able to do a 'quick scan' so maybe I'll try the smart scan tomorrow...


Re Spybot and SuperAntiSpyware: Why don't I need both? Admittedly, I'm in over my head when it comes to this, but I thought each one looked for/could detect  different issues.

[Pondus]

SpyBot is not doing anything SAS is not doing.  Also SpyBot update once a week (evry wednesday if i remeber correct) SAS update several times a day, SAS are also member at VirusTotal, meaning they get copy of all malware samples that are uploaded/shared there

And SpyBot teatimer used to conflict with avast. Anyway, your computer your choice

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I didn't know that, thank you! :-)
I'll remove Spybot.

[DavidR]

A very long time ago these were on top of their game, Spybot and its Tea Timer has in the past conflicts with some startup entries (avast for one) . SAS is better but still old school, so as mentioned if you were going to keep one this would be it.

MBAM is better, but that can be a resource hog, though version 3.1 is meant to be lighter. I abandoned it when version 3.0 came out.