newbie question

[jwall]

I've done a search, but can't find an answer.
I sometimes notice an avast folder and a .dat file in windows\temp.  I think this happens after an update?
Anyway, is it safe to delete these?  I use ccleaner with the 48 hour option (clean windows\temp files older than 48 hours).

Thank you.

[DavidR]

_avast4_ is a temp folder used to unpack files to scan the contents of archive files, once the scan is complete entries are normally removed.

So if the file isn't in the _avast4_ sub folder it isn't one of avast's files.

Using the 48 hour option shouldn't be a problem.

[jwall]

Thanks,
The avast folder is empty and the file, with the same creation date is: Perflib_Perfdata_710.dat and when I try to open it, it says it's in use by another program.

Edit:
The file is not in the avast folder.
The creation date seems to occur every time the computer is is turned on.

I've used other free AVs and I know they sometimes utilize the windows\temp so I think this is what is happening.  Avast seems to be the least intrusive though.
I'm just curious to know if this is normal for Avast.

Thanks again.

[DavidR]

See this link for what it is about, http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/showpost

avast provides a good balance between performance and protection with its default settings.

[jwall]

See this link for what it is about, http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/showpost

avast provides a good balance between performance and protection with its default settings.

Thanks, DavidR, that was a great explaination, it was exactly it.
You are right about avast, that's why I'll continue to use it.

Thanks much.

[DavidR]

Your welcome.