Scan - Parameters

Manage these settings at:
Menu ▸ Scan ▸ Scan for viruses ▸ <select scan type> ▸ Scan Settings ▸ Scan

Scan

On this screen you can change general Scan information.

Scan areas

Select or delete areas to scan by opening the drop-down menu. To remove an area select it in the list and click delete.

File types

Choose File types to be scanned. When Scan all files is checked, your scan is more thorough but slower. You can also specify that potentially suspicious files are detected based on either:

  • Content - Avast examines each file to determine file type. This option is safer but the scan takes longer.
  • Name extension - Only files with extensions such as .exe, .com, .bat are scanned. To add other file extensions click select additional areas, type the file extension in the box and click OK. To remove a file extension select it in the list and click delete.