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anson

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avast detection of virus
« on: March 08, 2009, 07:53:32 AM »
In windows xp when I open a folder with virus, avast is detected at the same time
When i am using windows vista when i open a folder with virus avast is not detected if i don't run the file with virus
Why avast could not detect when i open the folder with virus in windows vista?

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2009, 08:13:11 PM »
Are the Standard Shield settings the same in both computers?
Are files being scanned on open?
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anson

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 10:12:45 AM »
Yes (Both Computers)
Ye  (Both Computers) But in windows vista avast don't detected if I run the file with virus avast detect it.

BrBrasil

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2009, 01:14:34 PM »
The same thing happens here in Vista.
If you open a folder that contains a malware, nothing happens.
However, if you execute the malware file, it will detect it.

In XP, if you open a folder with malware, it will detect the file in the same moment you open the folder.

The same settings for vista and XP for standard shield.

Thanks!

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2009, 04:52:21 PM »
Hope someone from Alwil team drop some light here ::)
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anson

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 09:06:58 AM »
What are the things to do to detect the virus instantly on vista?

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Re: avast detection of virus
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 02:36:35 PM »
What are the things to do to detect the virus instantly on vista?
Which virus?
avast is resident (on-access) automatically after you install it.
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