How do I start Avira System Scanner from the command line? 0 (0)

Many download managers and backup programs allow you to scan files with a virus scanner using the command line. This way, you can use the graphical user interface of the Avira software by configuring it with the following parameters (the syntax is not case-sensitive, but the paths have to be inserted in double-quotes): /CFG=”<path to […]

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Why does the logging level of System Scanner not increase? (Avira) 0 (0)

If System Scanner’s logging level does not increase, even if set correctly, please check in the  configuration settings, under System Scanner if the option Optimized scan option is active. Click the Avira icon in your system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click Protection options. Click the Settings icon  of the Real-time protection. Click PC Protection → System Scanner. Enable Optimized scan. If […]

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How do I remove a virus from my computer with Avira Security? 0 (0)

Download, create and scan your device with Avira Rescue System as described in this article. Once you have created the avira rescue and carried it out as described, perform following steps after a reboot. Open the Avira Security interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the Settings icon of the Real-time protection. Go to PC Protection → […]

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Define how your Avira scanner responds when a virus is detected 0 (0)

The Avira antivirus default setting for virus detection is Interactive, which means input from the user is required when a virus is detected. Define what action your antivirus should take if a virus is detected. Set this action to automatic, and specify within the subconfiguration whether the file in question should be automatically moved to quarantine before […]

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How do I exclude files or processes from scanning? (Avira) 0 (0)

File exceptions can be defined for both System Scanner and Real-time protection. A special feature of Real-time protection is that processes may be excluded from the scan as well. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the Protection options feature. Click the Settings icon  of Real-time protection. Click PC Protection → Real-Time Protection → Exceptions. Add processes, […]

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Create, run, schedule, and customize scans (Avira) 0 (0)

Open the Avira user interface and click Security → Virus scans. Click Open below Manage scans. A list of preconfigured scans is displayed. To run, schedule or customize one of the scans, click the related icon at the end of the row. To create a new scan, click Create scan at the bottom of the window. Name the scan, specify what is to […]

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How do I configure an Avira system scan? 0 (0)

A system scan lets you scan all system files for malware. You can choose to scan all files or a certain set mixture. Note You can configure which system resources are scanned. Click the Avira icon in your system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click Virus scans. Click Open under Manage scans. Select what […]

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How do I schedule a scan with Avira Antivirus? 0 (0)

Avira Antivirus lets you configure different scans on a regular basis. You can define yourself which kind of scan you would like to be performed regularly. Schedule a scan Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Virus scans. Click on Open under the option Manage scans. Select […]

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