Scan History

[Spiritual2016]

Avast Free Version 20.3.2405

Out of curiosity, why are the full scan results listed in the scan history but smart scan results are not or am I missing something?

[DavidR]

First I'm still using avast 20.2 not the latest version (but I don't think this would have changed).

My only guess is that the Smart Scan is a collection of different scans and there isn't a generate a report file in Smart Scan Settings.  I don't see any report file related to the Snart Scan in the C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\report location.

The Smart Scan isn't even listed in the Settings > Protection, so there doesn't appear to be anywhere to generate a scan report.

If you look in the Settings > Protection > Virus Scans > Custom Scans, that has a section on the Smart Scan but it is woefully inadequate all it has is if you want to schedule it or not.

[Spiritual2016]

DavidR:

Thank you for the prompt response-Obviously a smart scan report file is not generated so I am not missing anything.

If anyone knows anything contrary to DavidR's response, please inform the two of us.

[DavidR]

DavidR:

Thank you for the prompt response-Obviously a smart scan report file is not generated so I am not missing anything.

If anyone knows anything contrary to DavidR's response, please inform the two of us.

You're welcome.

I just wonder if in running a Smart Scan (I really do hate that word) it effectively reports at the end of a stage before progressing to the next stage.

[Spiritual2016]

The smart scan report log (just like any report log) should be listed under scan history for review once the scan is complete (since a user might not be near their device while the scan is active).