Avast 7 free Run time Problem.

[standeb]

Hello All,

I still run Windows XP.,  SP3..

I had a clean install done to my system 2 days ago. I immediately downloaded, installed and registered the program. I did my first full scan today but was forced to abort the scan by reason of the inordinate length of time Avast was taking to complete the scan. I appreciate that a full scan  is slower and more thorough but 8+ hours is a little ridiculous. Wouldn't you agree? Listed hereunder is the record just prior to aborting the scan:-

Run Time:  8:17:33
Speed:-  4.5 MB per second.
Tested Files and Folders:  304630/26796
Data tested:   127.8 GB.

I run a Seagate 500 GB Hard Drive and Seagate 500 GB External Drive.

I had this problem with version 6 when I installed it last year. Can you assist me in rectifying this problem.

Thanking you for your kind consideration.

standeb.

[Hellion]

Hi Standeb,

I'm just a forum user here.

I'm assuming you are using the default settings for a full scan?

Certain file types and archives might take a long time to scan.

You can edit a scan by opening the avast interface -> scan computer -> scan now and then say "more details" - > settings.

Go to the "performance" tab and set the priority to max, tick the persistent cache option and untick the store data in persistent cache option.

See if there is an improvement.

[standeb]

Hello Hellion,

OMG! I just saw your reply, Thank you so much for the same. Pressure of work and other committments had taken my attention away from this question hence I am now signing in on it.

I am using the default setting asw you assumed. I shall comply with your suggestion, observe what takes place and post back in about 48 hours.

Thank you again.

standeb.