Cyber threats can be hidden in a variety of ways. While most antivirus software are able to detect malware with regular scans and real-time protection while boot-time scanning offers a more rigorous sweep against stealthy threats.
A boot scan analyzes the computer system at a very early stage, prior to when it begins the Windows operating system. This allows the software to identify malware that is hidden and eliminate it without disrupting your normal work. Avast’s boot scanner feature offers many options to deal with threats identified during the scan, including fixing the files right away, moving them to Disease Chest or quarantine, or deleting them.
The process of performing a boot scan can take a while. To accelerate the process it’s recommended to block non-essential startup apps and disconnect external hard drives or USB devices. This will minimize the possibility of conflict and let the scan concentrate solely on the internal storage. It is also a good idea to schedule some time during which you won’t be using your computer for other purposes so that boot scanning process can be completed without interruption.
To enable the boot scan, open the Avast user interface and then select Settings (the gear icon). Select Protection > Scan settings and check the Boot-Time Scan option. After that, you can set the options according to your preferences and click OK. The Avast Boot-Time Scan is a powerful tool to help you safeguard your system from dangers and provide a more comfortable computing experience.
