Solve : If I BUY the software will it be FASTER???

1.	Solve : If I BUY the software will it be FASTER???
Answer» HI, A few months ago you helped me to get rid of a lot of spyware and junk on my computer. (ThankYouThankYouThankYou!) Anyway, I've been using the anti-spyware, malware removal software, and I have AVG anti-virus (all free versions) and it is reallllllllly slow. It literally takes hours to complete the scans! If I go ahead and buy the full versions from the software companies will it run faster? If so, how much faster? I would be upset if I paid for the software and it still took hours to run a complete scan. I have a Dell Dimension 4100 with Intel Pentium III with Windows XP Home Version and my hard drive is only 18.6 GB. Thanks for any advice you can give me! -granny-How much Memory do you have in the PC? How might have to tweak the PC. Plus PIII--Sounds like it might be time to upgrade:)Quote from: NJtech on February 03, 2009, 07:31:12 PM Plus PIII--Sounds like it might be time to upgrade:) Doubtful.You need to upgrade your machine. And, do not scan simultaneously. Quote from: randysilverio on February 03, 2009, 07:38:07 PM You need to upgrade your machine. No... Completely unnecessary. The only reason to upgrade the machine would be if they were a hardcore gamer. 1Ghz is PLENTY for XP, although if it's still operating with the stock 128MB a boost there (to 256+ MB) would probably the most bang for the buck, of an upgrade is considered. But NONE of these posts even address the question- wether they will scan faster if the full version is purchased. The answer is no- But you could try out other fre Anti-virus programs, Avira, Avast, and Nod32 are other reputable free AV programs.I think its time for the p4 http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1230#faq_1230 1230:Setting scan process priority The priority of the scan process defines how fast will the scan run, and how much system resources will it use. In other words, you can set the scan to run as fast as possible while slowing down your computer noticably, or you can choose that you wish the test to run using as little system resources as possible, while prolonging its run time. There are three options for the test priority in AVG: Fast scan = shortest scan time, highest usage of system resources The Fast scan does not leave any time gaps between reading files on the computer, and the scanning runs in multiple threads to utilize even multi-core processors. The Fast scan is recommended when the computer is not used or no other demanding application is running at the same time. Slow scan = LONGEST scan time, lowest usage of system resources The Slow scan leaves time gaps between reading individual files, so that other applications can access the data on the computer with minimal delay. The scanning itself also runs with lower priority, in single thread, and with lower memory demands. Automatic scan = both scan time and generated system load depend on current computer load In the Automatic mode, AVG is adjusting the scan priority and gaps between files based on current system load, thus minimizing the impact of the test on the system, while finishing the test in shortest possible time. The scan priority can be set for both running and scheduled test: Running test Please adjust the slider in the window of currently running test (AVG User Interface -> Computer scanner -> running scan). Scheduled test In Computer scanner, please double-click on the scheduled scan and switch to the tab "How to scan". After setting the priority, please click the "Save" button to store the configuration.Upgrade components to get the antivirus scans to run faster? I understand the reasoning but you can't be serious! Also not everyone can afford to, or even knows how to, buy and replace a HDD or even RAM. @newgranny - No. Buying the software will not increase the scan speeds. The only thing that full versions offer in terms of speed are updates. And I don't FULLY believe that. They all COME from the same server... A few things to consider. Unless you are going to a lot of dangerous web sites, or downloading a bunch or torrents/shady software, you don't need to worry to much about running malware scans every day. Sensible web surfing greatly reduces the need to run full antivirus scans. As long as you have the real-time protection running your usually safe and can only run a full scan once a week or even once a month if you think you are being safe and the computer isn't acting funny. Also before running a scan do a disk clean up and maybe even defragment the disk. Restarting the computer just before starting the scan will also reduce scan times. The fewer things running the better. Do scans when you are away from the computer. agreed. average user doesnt need to do a complete scan that frequently, although even those that do, can set it to scan as they sleep, whatever time that may be. I use a common commercial antivirus it runs quietly in the background and picks up any nasties as they occur-no need to run complete system scans all the time. Well worth the $20 it cost me after rebate on sale every fall. One thing missing from the post, is how much memory is installed-you WANT more than 256mb. Lastly, if there is not much "free space" left on your Hard Drive, this can slow down everything you do, considerably. I can get away with your system no problem. I like the pentium3's.

Answer» HI,

A few months ago you helped me to get rid of a lot of spyware and junk on my computer. (ThankYouThankYouThankYou!)

Anyway, I've been using the anti-spyware, malware removal software, and I have AVG anti-virus (all free versions) and it is reallllllllly slow. It literally takes hours to complete the scans!

If I go ahead and buy the full versions from the software companies will it run faster? If so, how much faster? I would be upset if I paid for the software and it still took hours to run a complete scan.

I have a Dell Dimension 4100 with Intel Pentium III with Windows XP Home Version and my hard drive is only 18.6 GB.

Thanks for any advice you can give me!

-granny-How much Memory do you have in the PC? How might have to tweak the PC. Plus PIII--Sounds like it might be time to upgrade:)Quote from: NJtech on February 03, 2009, 07:31:12 PM

Plus PIII--Sounds like it might be time to upgrade:)

Doubtful.You need to upgrade your machine. And, do not scan simultaneously. Quote from: randysilverio on February 03, 2009, 07:38:07 PM

You need to upgrade your machine.

No... Completely unnecessary. The only reason to upgrade the machine would be if they were a hardcore gamer. 1Ghz is PLENTY for XP, although if it's still operating with the stock 128MB a boost there (to 256+ MB) would probably the most bang for the buck, of an upgrade is considered.

But NONE of these posts even address the question- wether they will scan faster if the full version is purchased.

The answer is no- But you could try out other fre Anti-virus programs, Avira, Avast, and Nod32 are other reputable free AV programs.I think its time for the p4

http://www.avg.com/faq.num-1230#faq_1230

1230:Setting scan process priority

The priority of the scan process defines how fast will the scan run, and how much system resources will it use. In other words, you can set the scan to run as fast as possible while slowing down your computer noticably, or you can choose that you wish the test to run using as little system resources as possible, while prolonging its run time.

There are three options for the test priority in AVG:

Fast scan = shortest scan time, highest usage of system resources
The Fast scan does not leave any time gaps between reading files on the computer, and the scanning runs in multiple threads to utilize even multi-core processors. The Fast scan is recommended when the computer is not used or no other demanding application is running at the same time.

Slow scan = LONGEST scan time, lowest usage of system resources
The Slow scan leaves time gaps between reading individual files, so that other applications can access the data on the computer with minimal delay. The scanning itself also runs with lower priority, in single thread, and with lower memory demands.
Automatic scan = both scan time and generated system load depend on current computer load
In the Automatic mode, AVG is adjusting the scan priority and gaps between files based on current system load, thus minimizing the impact of the test on the system, while finishing the test in shortest possible time.
The scan priority can be set for both running and scheduled test:

Running test
Please adjust the slider in the window of currently running test (AVG User Interface -> Computer scanner -> running scan).
Scheduled test
In Computer scanner, please double-click on the scheduled scan and switch to the tab "How to scan". After setting the priority, please click the "Save" button to store the configuration.Upgrade components to get the antivirus scans to run faster? I understand the reasoning but you can't be serious! Also not everyone can afford to, or even knows how to, buy and replace a HDD or even RAM.

@newgranny - No. Buying the software will not increase the scan speeds. The only thing that full versions offer in terms of speed are updates. And I don't FULLY believe that. They all COME from the same server...

A few things to consider.

Unless you are going to a lot of dangerous web sites, or downloading a bunch or torrents/shady software, you don't need to worry to much about running malware scans every day. Sensible web surfing greatly reduces the need to run full antivirus scans. As long as you have the real-time protection running your usually safe and can only run a full scan once a week or even once a month if you think you are being safe and the computer isn't acting funny.

Also before running a scan do a disk clean up and maybe even defragment the disk. Restarting the computer just before starting the scan will also reduce scan times. The fewer things running the better. Do scans when you are away from the computer.

agreed. average user doesnt need to do a complete scan that frequently, although even those that do, can set it to scan as they sleep, whatever time that may be.

I use a common commercial antivirus it runs quietly in the background and picks up any nasties as they occur-no need to run complete system scans all the time. Well worth the $20 it cost me after rebate on sale every fall.

One thing missing from the post, is how much memory is installed-you WANT more than 256mb. Lastly, if there is not much "free space" left on your Hard Drive, this can slow down everything you do, considerably.

I can get away with your system no problem. I like the pentium3's.

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