Anna,
Ok, I will try to sort things out for you one at a time.
And, I figure, the more I read, the more I'll understand.
Yes, you will learn much. Most of the people here on the Forum devote a great deal of their time to helping other users.
When I set the scan to Thorough and enable the option Scan Archives, there are consistently about 20 files that Avast reports unable to scan. The error messages follow:
- Unable to Scan: GZIP file archive is corrupted
- Unable to Scan: ZIP file archive is corrupted
- Unable to Scan: Archive is password protected
- Unable to Scan: Compressed file is too big to be scanned
This is common. When Avast scans deeply, it will find files that it is unable to scan due to restrains in the scan engine. It will not scan into zip files or passworded files, or those in the System Restore. This does not mean that they are bad file.
The files that earn the GZIP file archive is corrupted message all appear to be Temporary Internet files. On the Results of Last Scan screen, I've tried the Action options Delete, Chest and Move. No dice. The only result is varying error messages.
Temporary Internet files are not needed and can be safely deleted manually. Do you use IE browser? If so, go into ToolsInternet Options/General and in the middle of the window, you will see the button to delete TIF.
The files that earn the "ZIP file archive is corrupted" message are all Java files. With the exception of two, they all bear the extension .MF.
Do you use any programs by ADOBE? The .mf extension can be either a Macro Text File set or a Frame Maker file set. Does Avast give the complete path to the file?
If so, let me know what it is so I can best advise you.
The two other Java files bear the extension .spi One indicates that it is a Charset Provider. The other an AudioFileReader
The files you have can be either Software Update Utility or Scanner Graphics files.
More than likely, you need these since they are usually associated with active programs.
The Archive file that Avast indicates is password protected is:\temp\trz4\vpwue.exe
Is this file associated with Avast? I tried doing an internet search for "vpwue.exe" and came up blank.
Unfortunately, this file is not familiar to me. I will refer this to one of the Avast Team.
In general, is there a legitimate reason for Archive files to be password protected or should I always delete them?
A general question, and therefore a general answer. Archive files can be passworded dependent upon what they are. They should not always be deleted. You must determine what they are, and if you will need them.
BE RIGHT BACK TO FINISH.....HAVE TO GO DO SOMEHTING.
OK.....I see PK got back to you. Sorry, had to go pick up the kids at the bus.my Significant Other at the bus.
Glad you got the help you needed. The Avast Team is really great.
techie