Right click scan on desktop icons doesn't work?

[zammyfighter]

I try to scan some desktop stuff but I can't.  Nothing shows up.  Is this a glitch or what?

[Asyn]

I try to scan some desktop stuff but I can't.  Nothing shows up.  Is this a glitch or what?

Which version..??
asyn

[zammyfighter]

Version 5.0.677

[Asyn]

So what happens..? Do you get any error..?

[zammyfighter]

Nothing happens at all when I right click and click scan on the file.  I've tried other files as well and nothing seems to happen.  Nothing appears.

[Asyn]

Do you see anything there..?
See my screenshot. (Sorry, it's German, but you know where to look)
asyn

[zammyfighter]

I see my full system scan and 2 quick scans. 

[Asyn]

Did it work before, or did it never work..?

[zammyfighter]

I've just recently reinstalled Avast, and a year ago it use to work.

[Asyn]

Click on Settings - Is the last box checked..?
If so, uncheck it and try again.

[zammyfighter]

I unchecked it and it still doesn't work.  Could it be the fact that whenever i boot up my comp, i have to allow Avast to run as administrator all the time?

[Asyn]

I unchecked it and it still doesn't work.  Could it be the fact that whenever i boot up my comp, i have to allow Avast to run as administrator all the time?

Try to reboot and see, if it works then.
asyn

Btw, which OS, which avast (free i guess)..??

[zammyfighter]

Rebooted, still doesn't work.  I use Windows Vista x64.

[Asyn]

Ok, we try a clean install.
1. Download avast here:
avast! 5.x Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free.exe
avast! 5.x Pro Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_pro.exe
avast! 5.x Internet Security: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_ais.exe
2. Go here and follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
3. Reinstall avast.
Solved now..??
asyn