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pcmike

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ashCmd /X= command line switch
« on: December 06, 2013, 04:24:59 PM »
I'm new here and currently evaluating the Pro version. I noticed it has a Command Line scanner (ashCmd.exe) but the documentation for this appears to be lacking.

/X=<value> (or --virustypes)
Sets specific malware types that should be detected (types not detected by default)

But what values can be used here? I want all malware types to be detected, not just the default ones. I checked the quick-start guide as well, but I could not find any further information. Is there a more complete guide available that would list all the virustype values?

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Re: ashCmd /X= command line switch
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2013, 04:30:53 PM »

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Re: ashCmd /X= command line switch
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2013, 04:54:42 PM »
Hi Eddy,

Thanks for the reply, but the link you provided only lists the command line switches for the Avast! setup program.
I am looking for the command line switches for the Console mode scanner named ashCmd.exe. In particular, I am looking for information on the /X={value} switch, as I could not find a list of supported values.

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Re: ashCmd /X= command line switch
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2013, 04:57:38 PM »
start > run > cmd [enter] > go to the avast folder > ashcmd.exe /?

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Re: ashCmd /X= command line switch
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2013, 05:00:57 PM »
Only the one option mentioned in /? output and help (/X=P) is currently available.

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Re: ashCmd /X= command line switch
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2013, 05:22:05 PM »
Thank you Igor!  This answers my question. :)