Scanning during startup improves the chances of detecting and removing malware before it can counteract.įor information about running and scheduling a boot-time scan, read the following article: Boot-time scan: scans your PC during the next system startup before any malware is launched.Folder Scan: scans the folders you select when you initiate the scan.For example, external hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, and DVDs. USB/DVD Scan: scans any removable storage devices that are currently connected to your PC.To enable the scan to run quickly, the scan only analyzes potentially risky file types. Quick scan: scans the main drive of your PC where system files are stored, auto-start programs, and all known types of rootkits.
In addition to Antivirus shields, Avast Antivirus includes the following scans: Refer to the following sections for details about Antivirus scans:
You can also create your own scan with parameters specified by you. Avast Antivirus provides a range of scans to protect your PC from malware.
