Re: HELP !!!! -- PC freezes during virus scan (nav,avg also online)

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From: madmax (maxpro4u_at_nomail.afraid.org)
Date: 08/23/04


Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 02:10:35 GMT

Michael wrote:

> A_AZ wrote:
>
>> But now my PC freezes during virus scan. This happens
>> with NAV 2003 and AVG free and also during online scan using Panda and
>> TrendMicro.
>>
>> After sharing my drives with my other PC, i used this
>> last to scan them with both NAV and AVG: both finished
>> with no virus notice.
>
>
> When scanning locally, I'd try safe mode.
>
> I've never had too much luck with Trend Micro's online scanner, perhaps
> I don't have enough patience. PestPatrol's scanner works ok, but I
> don't think it's the most accurate. If you have a specific file to
> check, you can upload it to Kaspersky. I'm very impressed with their
> definitions.
>
> michael
Have you run any scanners like Spybot1.3 or AdAware SE?
Try running a complete scan with eScan.It uses the engine and defs from
Kaspersky(it's free)
I have links and install info on my site.
-max

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