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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: SuperDave on September 13, 2008, 07:34:15 PM

Title: Disabled AV
Post by: SuperDave on September 13, 2008, 07:34:15 PM

While doing research for my on-line course I've noticed that most of the experts when they're cleaning a computer will advise the poster to disable their AV while running scans. My question is what's protecting the computer while the AV is disabled? I did this once last week while running a Kaspersky on-line scan but I was assuming that Kaspersky was protecting me at the time.

Title: Re: Disabled AV
Post by: iamtonsoffun247 on September 13, 2008, 07:41:32 PM

Well, my guess is this:  If you arent browsing the web while scanning the computer, you shouldnt run into any viruses.  Just a guess tho

Title: Re: Disabled AV
Post by: evilfantasy on September 13, 2008, 09:05:01 PM

Not sure I should answer. You pretty much already did maybe without knowing it.

Different helpers might have different reasons also.

Title: Re: Disabled AV
Post by: SuperDave on September 14, 2008, 06:14:05 PM

Quote from: iamtonsoffun247 on September 13, 2008, 07:41:32 PM

Well, my guess is this:  If you arent browsing the web while scanning the computer, you shouldnt run into any viruses.  Just a guess tho

While scanning with Kaspersky I'm quite sure I'm not browsing but I'm definitely on the web and my computers are always connected.