

ExceptionsĪlthough it is not recommended to exclude any files or folders from a scan, you can define certain exceptions to temporarily exclude particular files or folders from a scan for troubleshooting purposes. The report file location is listed beneath this option. Generate report file: enables Avast to create and store a report file automatically. Shut down computer after scan finishes: enables Avast to shut down your computer after the scan completes

Specify the file types that are prioritized when scanning your PC for malware: Higher priority means a faster scan, but may slow down other processes on the device Scan Areas

Scan priority: determines how many resources can be utilized by Avast during the scan. Test whole files (very slow for big files): enables Avast to scan entire files rather than only the parts typically affected by malicious code Scan for potentially unwanted programs (PUPs): enables Avast to scan for programs that are stealthily downloaded with other programs and can perform unwanted activityįollow links during scan: enables Avast to scan other files used by the files being scanned for potentially harmful content Scan sensitivity can be adjusted to Medium, High, or Low sensitivity by dragging the slider. Reducing the sensitivity reduces the chance of false positive detections, but may also reduce the effectiveness of the scans. The higher the sensitivity, the higher the protection and potential for false positive malware detections. You can determine the sensitivity of the scan by adjusting the scan sensitivity settings.
