virus scanning-before-downlaod

ChrisDVD

ChrisDVD

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Hello
I wonder how do you virus scan (or just verify) a file before you downlaod it.

I am using Avast! version 4.7

Any idea what i am talking aobut???

Chris
 
I don't think it's possible to scan a file that isn't on your machine yet. The file would have to be downloaded for the virus scanner to scan it. Many email services include a built in scanner for all attachments, but that isn't entirely foolproof. Avast has a built in real-time scanner, so any new files get scanned before they're allowed to be run.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html#3 said:
Avast! features a powerful resident module that is able to detect a virus before it has any chance to infect your computer.
Click to expand...

I would suggest, to be safe, don't download anything that you don't think is a coming from a reliable source.
 
Chris, if you download it to, say, your desktop, right click the file and select "Scan <filename>" and Avast will scan the file. Just downloading a file won't cause a problem. Running it is what causes problems.
Tom
 
Dosent AV software check the file as its downloading? if not then as Ovenmaster says you can right-click and scan the file once on your computer.
 
Im not sure if that would work, since the file isnt completely downloaded, so it cant tell if its avirus or not.

Pretty much all AV software has an option for you to right click on a file and scan it.
 
I set my Avast to show actions when performed, and tested it.
When downloading a file, Avast scans it automatically as soon as it is finished downloading. It won't scan while it downloads.
Tom
 
thx guy! Glad to hear that you only get a virus when you run it, not downlaod it. And yes, i odn't downlaod form anywhere.....

Chris
 
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