Avast Antivirus Boot Scan Eliminates Threats Instantly

Oct 21
12:14

2014

John Admas

John Admas

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Boot scan feature is a secure option for a user in an antivirus scan to detect and remove virus and malware programs by performing the scans during the computer boot.

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This feature has gained a lot of popularity as it blocks the virus application and malware applications to survive the normal antivirus scans and later cause damage to the workstation.

There are different virus application programs that hide during the start-up of the computer in the boot sector. This is a type of stealth feature for the virus to remain undetected by the antivirus application for a longtime.

Very few antivirus programs can effectively remove the virus application loaded in the computer memory. The boot scan option allows the user to safeguard the user’s workstation and information stored within it.

Avast Antivirus Software is famous worldwide for its effective and robust antivirus and other anti-malware applications. The antivirus software is a combination of different cyber security technologies to provide real-time protection against existing and new threats.

Also,Avast Antivirus Boot Scan Eliminates Threats Instantly  Articles the antivirus program is famous for its effective boot time scan that do with customizable options that allow the user to select options to do a thorough boot-time scan going through all the archives, hidden files, compressed files, extensions, files and folders and system registry files to find the possibility of threat. Also when detected it removes the threats effectively and safely.

In case the computer files detected are infected with a virus, Trojan, Adware, Malware, Spyware, Root Kit, Key Logger and other applications then they are either healed or safely removed. This happens without causing any damage to the operating system to work properly.

The user interface of the Avast Antivirus is lightweight and has all the important options required by the user to safeguard the workstations. The interface has four tabs such as Summary, Scan Computer, Real-Time Shields, and Maintenance.

Summary: If the user wants to see the status of the antivirus software, it shows various features actively defending the user’s workstation in real-time and their operational behaviors. Another feature in Summary is Statistics that displays the Avast components that has worked and behaved weekly monthly or annually.

Scan Computer: The tab of scan computer displays features that are scan now, boot time scan and scan logs. The users can select different options in scan now and perform the manual scans. The boot-time scan options let the user decide the scans next time the computer starts up.

Real-Time Shields: The real-time shields feature all the functions and features of the antivirus programs that are actively working towards protecting the user. In addition, the feature monitors the shields protecting several aspects of the computer functions starting with File System Shield.

Maintenance: The maintenance tab has features such as Registration, Update, Virus Chest and About Avast. The registration tab enables the users to register the antivirus software and after upgrading it or verifying it. Update pane allows the users to set the automatic update settings and manually update the antivirus software and Virus Chest allows the users to detect different virus applications detected by the antivirus program.

Like any other software program, Avast antivirus if not kept fine-tuned and updated can develop technical problems. This can cause problems in normal functions of the antivirus and protection enjoyed by the user. In such a case, the users must contact the Avast Tech Support Number and get help from the experienced professionals.

Symantec Norton antivirus is another effective and robust antivirus program. The latest internet security program is integrated with different cyber security technologies providing the user a solid protection against all threats that can attack from internet or removable media.

The antivirus software is famous worldwide and enjoys a large number of personal and business users that use the antivirus software and other feature to safeguard the information and data stored within their servers and workstations.

The internet has truly connected the world and people all over the world. People now have an opportunity to connect with one another. This includes sharing of data and information that is both personal and business.

In such cases, the threat to such data and information is imminent due to the cunning presence of negative influence on the internet. These people develop different tools that are designed to infiltrate, steal and damage the vital information of the users. Motivated either by the personal benefits or political and other reasons, these negative influences can wreak havoc on an unprotected user workstation or other internet enabled devices.

To avoid damage at such catastrophic and epic proportion the need for various cyber security tools came up. Antivirus software is one of those tools that help the user protect such information regularly. Norton antivirus is a brand name that is well-known in this segment. Amongst its many competitors, the antivirus software has passed the most stringent tests set as per the industry norms. The modern elegant design with a lightweight user interface shows all the features in-use to protect user workstation.

The antivirus software has stronger and powerful scan-engine that provides rock-solid protection against all types of threats such as a virus, Trojan, Adware, Malware, Spyware, Root Kit, Key Logger and other dangerous applications. The antivirus software provides security on various websites such as social networking sites, banking sites, and saves users from accessing dangerous websites.

Like any other software, Norton Antivirus might develop technical problems in case of lack of routine updates and maintenance. In such a case, the users must contact Norton Antivirus Help Number and get help from experienced specialists to resolve the technical problems and enjoy uninterrupted protection of Norton antivirus.