Avast - Performance Scan

[Wittmann]

The scan will not go beyond 92% on Performance scan - it just sticks and I have to stop the scan.

Any suggestions for curing this ?

Is there a way of deleting the Performance scan ? I am not interested in this.

[Wittmann]

LATEST -
I placed Avast scan at 92% Performance on the task bar to see if it did finish. It did finish but took a long time.

I would still like to delete Performance from the scan.
I myself will decide what is junk and what programs and apps I have, regardless of what CPU they take, not rely on dome impartial program like Avast etc.

[Pondus]

Manage Smart Scan settings >>  https://help.avast.com/en/av_free/17/smartscan.html


https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Run-Antivirus-Smart-Scan/

[Wittmann]

Manage Smart Scan settings >>  https://help.avast.com/en/av_free/17/smartscan.html


https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Run-Antivirus-Smart-Scan/

Thanks Pondus for your comments, but https://help.avast.com/en/av_free/17/smartscan.html is out-of-date and there is no replacement.
Following Settings ▸ General ▸ Smart Scan - there is no Smart Scan.
See - for https://help.avast.com/en/av_free/17/smartscan.html



Settings>General (NO Smart Scan listed)with my Avast gives -



Competently different - NO scan options listed

[Wittmann]

After a great struggle, I found out how to delete the Performance Scan.

Here it is - Avast program version 20.6.2420 build 20.6.5495.561

Open Avast>Menu>Settings>Troubleshooting>Still having problems ?>Add/Modify Components>Uncheck Cleanup from listed items>Change>Authorisation>YES>Restart computer>All done - Performance issues scan now GONE !

Smart scan is now just - Outdated apps + Viruses and Malware.

[markuslian]

Thank you wittmann44, I had the same problem with scanning and your answer with the steps to follow helped me.

[Wittmann]

LATEST 080920

Avast version 20.7.2425 Build 20.7.5568.591 release date 1 September 2020

After a long period of success in having the Performance deleted from the scan - its back !!
Cleanup is still unchecked yet the Performance is still included in the scan - how can I get rid of it ?

[DavidR]

Not sure what it is that you are seeing, a screenshot might help.

There is a new Title in the Smart Scan 'Advanced Issues' if that is what you mean ?
This I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products, and is just one of the reasons I don't run the NOT so Smart Scan (outside of forum questions).

[Wittmann]

Not sure what it is that you are seeing, a screenshot might help.

There is a new Title in the Smart Scan 'Advanced Issues' if that is what you mean ?
This I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products, and is just one of the reasons I don't run the NOT so Smart Scan (outside of forum questions).

Thank you - here are my screen shots. I only use Avast Smart Scan occasionally, I find SuperAntiSpyware a much better option.
I don't want the Avast VPN thrust up my nose, I have my own

Scan settings - CLEANUP unchecked


Scan with the damned ADVANCED ISSUES showing


Unwanted RESULT - if I resolved these I would scuttle my own ship.

[DavidR]

Not sure what it is that you are seeing, a screenshot might help.

There is a new Title in the Smart Scan 'Advanced Issues' if that is what you mean ?
This I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products, and is just one of the reasons I don't run the NOT so Smart Scan (outside of forum questions).

Thank you - here are my screen shots. I only use Avast Smart Scan occasionally, I find SuperAntiSpyware a much better option.
I don't want the Avast VPN thrust up my nose, I have my own

Scan settings - CLEANUP unchecked
<snip image>

Scan with the damned ADVANCED ISSUES showing
<snip image>

Unwanted RESULT - if I resolved these I would scuttle my own ship.
<snip image>

This is where I was confused the use of the term "Performance Scan" when I couldn't see this anywhere.

And the Advanced issues being a very much a catch all term that could mean anything.  As I mentioned, I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products. 

In all honesty I would abandon any on-demand scan including the NOT so damn Smart Scan. 

You can run the Outdated Apps scan (Software Updater in the UI Performance section.  And the WiFi Inspector Scan, these I would say are worth at least running now and again, but the Outdated Apps should notify about those outdated apps that it covers.

As far as Cleanup goes, not having it installed is in fact the norm for Avast Free as it is a paid product, but avast are still going to try and push it.  If you don't run the NOT so Smart Scan this really isn't an issue.

[Wittmann]

Not sure what it is that you are seeing, a screenshot might help.

There is a new Title in the Smart Scan 'Advanced Issues' if that is what you mean ?
This I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products, and is just one of the reasons I don't run the NOT so Smart Scan (outside of forum questions).

Thank you - here are my screen shots. I only use Avast Smart Scan occasionally, I find SuperAntiSpyware a much better option.
I don't want the Avast VPN thrust up my nose, I have my own

Scan settings - CLEANUP unchecked
<snip image>

Scan with the damned ADVANCED ISSUES showing
<snip image>

Unwanted RESULT - if I resolved these I would scuttle my own ship.
<snip image>

This is where I was confused the use of the term "Performance Scan" when I couldn't see this anywhere.

And the Advanced issues being a very much a catch all term that could mean anything.  As I mentioned, I feel is no more than a vehicle to promote other Avast products. 

In all honesty I would abandon any on-demand scan including the NOT so damn Smart Scan. 

You can run the Outdated Apps scan (Software Updater in the UI Performance section.  And the WiFi Inspector Scan, these I would say are worth at least running now and again, but the Outdated Apps should notify about those outdated apps that it covers.

As far as Cleanup goes, not having it installed is in fact the norm for Avast Free as it is a paid product, but avast are still going to try and push it.  If you don't run the NOT so Smart Scan this really isn't an issue.

Brilliant David - a perfect reply that settles it all for me.

[DavidR]

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Brilliant David - a perfect reply that settles it all for me.

You're welcome.