What Does a Boot Scan Do?

Cyber threats can be concealed in many ways. While many antivirus software can detect malware through regular scans and real-time protection while boot-time scanning offers an additional level of protection against shrewd threats.

A boot scan is a brief examination of the computer system prior to Windows starts. This lets the software identify malware that is hidden and not disrupt normal operations. Avast’s Boot scan feature offers many options to handle threats that are detected during the scan. These include fixing the files immediately, transferring them to VDR software the Disease Chest or quarantine, or even deleting them.

It may take a while to run a boot check. It’s best to turn off any non-essential startup software and unplug USB or external hard drives. This will lessen the likelihood of conflict, and allow the scan only to focus on internal storage. It’s also a good idea to reserve certain periods of time when you won’t use your computer for other tasks so that the boot scanning can occur without interruption.

To enable a scan that is based on the time of the boot go to Settings (the gear icon) in the Avast interface. Select Scan Settings > Protection and then check the Boot Time Scan option. Then, adjust the options to suit your needs and click OK. The Avast boot-time scan is an extremely powerful tool that can assist you in keeping your computer secure from dangers and enjoy a an easier and more enjoyable computing experience.