I understand your concern.
This scans does not over lap and each are used for particular purpose.
If you run deep scan from settings, this will scan all the files of folders installed on your computer.
This will generally take little longer to complete than the other AVG scans.
The AVG interface shows 6 categories of scans: computer, deep, usb/dvd, file or folder, performance, and boot-time.
I cam a fairly advanced computer user, but I can make little sense of this. Do any of these categories overlap?
My main concern is that I want computer scan and file or folder scan to be DEEP scans.
Can anyone help with this?
Hello Sandy,
Thank you for reaching us with your concerns. Let me clarify your questions about AVG scan categories:
Full Computer Scan- It is to perform a comprehensive, all-in-one scan. This scan merges scan methods to detect malware, poorly rated browser add-ons, and performance issues.
Deep Virus Scan- It performs an in-depth scan of your system that checks your storage drives and memory for malware. This scan may take several minutes or more depending on the number of files in your storage and the performance ability of your system.
USB/DVD Scan- It performs a scan of any removable storage devices that are currently connected to your PC, such as external hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, and DVDs.
File or Folder Scan- It asks you to select an individual file or folder for scanning (Similar to the deep scan but for individual file or folder). You can select single files by expanding a folder, or select an entire folder.
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So, as I understand it, a File and Folder Scan is the same as a "Deep Scan", but it is activated for the selected file(s) and/or folder(s) only.
As I understand it, the USB/DVD Scan is the same as a File and Folder Scan in the case that the files and folders selected are (or are part of) a USB drive or a DVD.
Is that correct?
If so, that is what I meant by overlapping of kinds of scan. In this case, I would use File and Folder Scan in every case. It is convenient to activate and I deal with browser add-ons, and performance issues in other ways.
Thanks again.
I'm not sure my question was clear.
For example, if I have 2 drives and I scan both using "file or foldescan", does that differ from a deep scan. I have done that, and it appears to scan every file. It also took a long time.
Also, if I scan a usb drive, what difference would there be between using "usb/dvd scan" and using "file or foldescan"? I really don't see how there could be a difference.
Thanks again!
Boot-time Scan- It helps you to scan your PC during the next system startup before any application is launched. Scanning during startup improves the chances of detecting and removing malware before it can counteract.
Performance Scan- It is to scan your system for useless data and for issues which may be affecting the speed and the security of your PC.
If you still have any questions regarding AVG scans, then feel free to contact us again.
Regards,
Alok.
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