How Often Should I run an AntiVirus scan on my PC?

8 responses so far ↓

• 1 Faucet // Nov 22, 2008

  I have my computer do a auto scan every night at 12 and then when I wake up I turn my computer off and go about my day. I would say the more the better so your files do not get corrupted or info stolen.

• 2 Koos N // Nov 22, 2008

  Most anti virus program have a default schedule when to run.
  When not, twice a month is ok, because an anti virus is not just protecting against viruses when you do a scan. When you get attacked by a virus. you will get a warning from your anti virus program.

• 3 Snajo // Nov 22, 2008

  How often you have to scan all depends on how careful you are with your computer. What sites you visit, what files/programs you run. Viruses don’t just spawn on your computer, they come from somewhere. I personally think that when you have a fairly modern anti-virus program (with active protection) running it about once a month is fine. If you suspect a download/file/folder you can of course always scan it separately.

• 4 Keith M // Nov 22, 2008

  I run it once a week on an automatic schedule. I think that is more for my own assurance although my computer manufacturer recommends weekly also. Like a previous answerer said, it is working keeping stuff off your computer even when you are not scanning.
  When I download anything I always select Save instead of Run or Open. Then I go to the file location, right click on it and select Scan with my anti virus. This is the recommended way to download safely.

• 5 ████Htown Chino█████ // Nov 22, 2008

  You should run it once a week..

• 6 ♥Lucy♥ // Aug 17, 2009

  I use Avira and run it once a week but it gets updated every two days.

• 7 Anonymous // Aug 23, 2009

  are you retarded

• 8 fred weasley // Aug 23, 2009

  are you retarded

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