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    avast boot scan

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Wafflehut, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. Wafflehut

    Wafflehut Newbie

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    hi,
    i want to run a scan upon startup. i use avast (the free version) and when i right click, the option boot scan is grey and i can't click it.
    i read that avast cannot run a boot scan if i run a 64bit OS which is the case. so my question is, what can i do ?
    thanks
     
    Wafflehut, Jan 19, 2011
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  2. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Use a Live CD. Many AV companies offer these as free download.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. Catherinm

    Catherinm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Avast cannot run a boot scanning on 64? Hear it for the 1st time. Of course, I haven't try it yet oin my laptop...
    But in any way, I think you can download a free anivirus or a trial version of any and while avast is off to check your system.
     
    Catherinm, Jan 23, 2011
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  4. Wafflehut

    Wafflehut Newbie

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    it's all good, the new avast allows me to run a boot scan. i had a couple PUP-Gen ...
     
    Wafflehut, Jan 24, 2011
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