Trouble with Avast free version

[learninmypc]

Thanks for this post.You are always one of the first to try to help..You say we had the same problem.
Did you actually have reocurring scans that had "some files could not be scanned on them, even after you uninstall, and downloaded a new version, at least 3 times? You say you think it was just a quirk. Perhaps it was for you. But 'was' doesn't work for me. Mine is still quirking.;0)
However I posted right before this post, that I might have found the problem. It's the post righ above this one. You probably already read it.
P.S. I don't think quirking is a real word. But I like it. So it's going in my vocabulary. )

I only wish I hadn't deleted the pics I had in that thread, then you'd have a better idea.
I think you'd be just fine staying with Avast, but thats just me.

 

[circusboy01]

I only wish I hadn't deleted the pics I had in that thread, then you'd have a better idea.
I think you'd be just fine staying with Avast, but thats just me.

I think you're probably right especially if my post 24 is right, and, the reason the files can't be scanned is because their off line. If I learn how to get them back on line so they can be scanned. I will.If not I wont worry about it.

Hi All, I am using Windows 8 Pro, and the Defender that is included with it.
( Not the version that was with Vista.)
I just did a search for 'Files that could not be scanned with Avast AV' and there are plenty of posts on many other forums about the same thing.
But I am not surprised some files cannot be scanned...Windows won't allow it, for security reasons, I would think.
But I could be wrong here, if anyone knows better, but some files in Windows O/S should be out of reach from A/V scanners, and any other program that tries to destroy our operating systems.

Can you direct me to some of those other forums so I can read some of those posts? Thganks.

 

[learninmypc]

I think you're probably right especially if my post 24 is right, and, the reason the files can't be scanned is because their off line. If I learn how to get them back on line so they can be scanned. I will.If not I wont worry about it.



Can you direct me to some of those other forums so I can read some of those posts? Thganks.

circusboy01, I was using photobucket at the time but when I found out how to upload pics here, I deleted my pics in photobucket & uploaded them in here. Thats why those pics are gone. S rry.

 

[mike1959]

Hi, There are many references to this problem, most mention that Avast cannot scan it's own files, also many files will be locked by Windows to protect itself, and one answer may be to do a boot-time scan with Avast.
Also it is a good idea to run CCleaner on the registry first.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080730072425AAWvleI
http://www.freedomlist.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31491

 

[learninmypc]

Hi, There are many references to this problem, most mention that Avast cannot scan it's own files, also many files will be locked by Windows to protect itself, and one answer may be to do a boot-time scan with Avast.
Also it is a good idea to run CCleaner on the registry first.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080730072425AAWvleI
http://www.freedomlist.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31491

mike1959, thank you. I vaguely remember something like that when I had that situation.
I always run ccleaner before my scans on both my machines, Vista Home Premium & W7.

 

[circusboy01]

Hi, There are many references to this problem, most mention that Avast cannot scan it's own files, also many files will be locked by Windows to protect itself, and one answer may be to do a boot-time scan with Avast.
Also it is a good idea to run CCleaner on the registry first.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080730072425AAWvleI
http://www.freedomlist.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31491

Hi, There are many references to this problem, most mention that Avast cannot scan it's own files, also many files will be locked by Windows to protect itself, and one answer may be to do a boot-time scan with Avast.
Also it is a good idea to run CCleaner on the registry first.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080730072425AAWvleI
http://www.freedomlist.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31491

Mike; Thank you for the links. Seeing them has assured me that "Some files could not be scanned" is most likely, nothing to worry about. It just bothered me that I had been using Avast for around three year before it, ever showed up after a scan.
I always run CCleaner. Here's my ritual CCleaner, Spyware Blaster,Avast, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, and Spybot S&D. Don't remember the last time I ran a boot-time scan with Avast.I'll run one today. Thanks again

 

[learninmypc]

Mike; Thank you for the links. Seeing them has assured me that "Some files could not be scanned" is most likely, nothing to worry about. It just bothered me that I had been using Avast for around three year before it, ever showed up after a scan.
I always run CCleaner. Here's my ritual CCleaner, Spyware Blaster,Avast, Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, and Spybot S&D. Don't remember the last time I ran a boot-time scan with Avast.I'll run one today. Thanks again

SpywareBlaster is NOT a scanner. You simply update it about twice a month & enable ALL protection. NO scanning.

 

[Paul Tomasi]

Your system may be infected.

There are a number of reasons why Avast might not be able to scan some files.

For example: "The system cannot find the path specified", "Archive is password protected" and "Incorrect function".

The "The system cannot find the path specified" is worrysome because Avast knows the file exists there but it cannot 'see' it. This behaviour is typical of a root kit virus such as ZeroAccess which hides itself extremely well.

Also, "Incorrect function" almost certainly suggests the file has been 'tampered' with. Again, typical of ZeroAccess or some other root kit virus.

You should examine the full filepath of the file specified by Avast and try to determine why it cannot be scanned.

Root kit viruses are very good at hiding themselves so you should tread cautiously.

 

[bazz2004]

I doubt anyone cares apart perhaps somebody who works for Avast. If an AV program plays up I just dump it for something more suited to my computer. So long as it does the job well and is free that's good enough for most of us.

 

[Guest]

Yes, Avast Free version, is of little use. It claims to have found "threats" but there doesn't seem to be any way to find out what they are. I click on the "show results" button which does nothing at all so I have no way of knowing what, if anything, it's found.

If anyone has suggestions for worthwhile software it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Route44]

I personally use Eset's NOD32 antivirus. There is no free version but I have used it for years, is lite on resources yet powerful. For me it has been worth the $. I have had only one infection over the years but that was my fault. Also, I run either SuperantiSpyware or Malwarebytes in conjunction with NOD32 and its great protection.

Check out Newegg.com because they have NOD32 on sale on a regular basis.

 

[learninmypc]

Yes, Avast Free version, is of little use. It claims to have found "threats" but there doesn't seem to be any way to find out what they are. I click on the "show results" button which does nothing at all so I have no way of knowing what, if anything, it's found.

If anyone has suggestions for worthwhile software it would be greatly appreciated.

That happened to me quite some time ago so I went to another AV but soon found it not good so I returned to Avast & no looking back. You might uninstall/reinstall. Good luck

 

[Guest]

Switch to FREE Comodo Suite and be done with your problem mate. Been using it for 3 years without a hitch.

Can someone tell me why no one has responded to my post above? First time I've ever had 65 looks and no comments..Has my post been moved? Is that why the font is less bold then the others.
I'm using Avira now, but I would really like to get my avast back.

 

[bluejolls]

A motherboard beeping is an indication of some kind of hardware failure.

Because software and hardware are so intricately interwoven it could just be that by installing a piece of software the hardware failure became evident.

The when the motherboard beeps it usually has a pattern to it like Morse code. These are called beep codes.

I'm going to have a quick look online to see what your motherboard manufacturers beep codes are.