Can no longer scan just one file in AVG

[V Bot]

I used to be able to just scan one file at a time in AVG, now it scans several before scanning the one I wanted to scan. Tried right clicking as I would in the past and going to AVG and scanning file. Has anyone else had this problem? The only other option is downloading the program again.

[HotDamn!]

Did this happen after a recent update?

Do you use the free version? If so and you would like to still use AVG I would just do a clean install of the program.

I used AVG in the past and it wasn't finding everything it should so I got a little more strict... avast! Free Antivirus, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition. All free.

I did a complete scan with AVG and found nothing. Then I did scans with these programs and here's my face
I found a lot of junk and even a couple of virus files. I've been using these programs for a long time now and have had no problems at all!!! Avast will stop a virus download in its tracks.

If you would like to change to these let us know because a lot of people at this forum use these programs and would be happy to help you use them, very easy

But like I said, if you want to stick with AVG you may just need to change some settings in the program due to an update or just do a clean install. Good luck

[V Bot]

Thanks for the info and yes, it started after an update. I think I'll give Avast a try. I went into the setting and changed some things and still, it wants to scan a bunch of other files rather than just the one I wanted. I'll get Avast and see how it does. Thanks for the response.

[HotDamn!]

Not a problem. You won't be disappointed with Avast. The other two programs I use for a biweekly scan and I use Avast as my real time scanner.

[V Bot]

I am running Vista, any other recommendations on PC Security programs (Firewall, Spyware, Ad Aware, etc)? I currently use SpyBot, Ad-Aware and Online Armor. Used to use Sygate Personal Firewall, but it wasn't compatible with Vista.

[HotDamn!]

I'm not familiar with those programs but have heard good things about them. Here's a screen shot of what SUPERAntiSpyware will scan for you, very nice program, I just disable the real time scanner because I really only need Avast to do so.



As of any other programs I'm sure someone will post a few in a couple of minutes

[Poppa_Meth]

Avast, Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware, Spyware Blaster, CCleaner, and Firefox with Adblock Plus and NoScript. Online Armour is decent for a firewall. Comodo is my favorite but not as user friendly. Adaware is junk now days, and Spybot isn't nearly as good as it use to be.

[classfour]

Have you tried opening the directory that has the file, right click, select "scan with AVG Free"?