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    Does Kaspersky have to scan every file?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by KnightUnit, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. KnightUnit

    KnightUnit Notebook Evangelist

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    Just installed the 30 day trial of Kaspersky and it seems to want to scan every file that is run or opened when ever accessed. Surely this is going to slow performance alot? Norton does not do this?
     
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    123456 Notebook Consultant

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    You have to do a full scan first. Then after that, it only scans new and changed files.
     
    123456, Aug 3, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Lots of anti-virus scanners run in the background as low-priority to constantly scan. This is normal.
     
    thegsrguy, Aug 3, 2007
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  4. KnightUnit

    KnightUnit Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh ok, so it wont access(scan) a file when I open a word file etc? Once whole scan has been done.
     
    KnightUnit, Aug 3, 2007
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    Annoying, I like speed!
     
    KnightUnit, Aug 3, 2007
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Remember little delay save you from deadly virus or annoying spy :D

    KIS Version 7 eat only small amount of ram & CPU for me.It's very cool while working on my background
     
    bigspin, Aug 3, 2007
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  7. KnightUnit

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    I will give it a go and see how I get on for the month trial
     
    KnightUnit, Aug 4, 2007
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    Haven't installed KAV7 yet but have been a Kaspersky fan since I tried them back in the 4 versions! Using KAV6.0.2.614 presently. It is one of the best AV available if not the best.
     
    5string, Aug 4, 2007
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    I like the fact it has an all in one internet security suite aswell.
     
    KnightUnit, Aug 4, 2007
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