My AdAware scan does complete the scanning. When it gets to about 3/4 of the way through it stops at:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\WINDOWS\system
and then sits there.
No mater what I try:
Re-download
Delete and re-download
Do a Disc Cleanup
Nothing seems to work.
Any suggestions
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cabana,
The appearance of hanging usually occurs when 'Scan archives' is selected. Its not actually stopped scanning however. What's happening is Ad-aware is de-compressing/ unzipping files to check the contents for suspicious files, the Ad-aware re-compresses the files. This can take some time.
If this is the setting that's effecting your scans,
Try this use the WebUpDate to make sure you have the latest Definition file ie:
SE1R106 02.05.2006
then
Open your Ad-aware,
Click the "Settings" (The Gear) button at the top right to display the "Settings" main menu.
Click "Scanning".
Un-Tick (un-check) 'Scan within archives',
Click on "Tweak",
then Click on "Scanning Engine"
then un-Tick (un-check) "Unload recognised modules during scan"
then Click on the Proceed button.
Also try shutting as many programs/process as possible. (I.E firewall Anti-Virus etc.) Please make sure that you
Unplug/disconnect your Modem before disabling your Anti-Virus/Firewall
Just remember to turn them back on
Then scan with Ad-ware by doing a "Full Scan" (Custom) and post your logfile here by using the "reply" feature,
GRAFX
The appearance of hanging usually occurs when 'Scan archives' is selected. Its not actually stopped scanning however. What's happening is Ad-aware is de-compressing/ unzipping files to check the contents for suspicious files, the Ad-aware re-compresses the files. This can take some time.
If this is the setting that's effecting your scans,
Try this use the WebUpDate to make sure you have the latest Definition file ie:
SE1R106 02.05.2006
then
Open your Ad-aware,
Click the "Settings" (The Gear) button at the top right to display the "Settings" main menu.
Click "Scanning".
Un-Tick (un-check) 'Scan within archives',
Click on "Tweak",
then Click on "Scanning Engine"
then un-Tick (un-check) "Unload recognised modules during scan"
then Click on the Proceed button.
Also try shutting as many programs/process as possible. (I.E firewall Anti-Virus etc.) Please make sure that you
Unplug/disconnect your Modem before disabling your Anti-Virus/Firewall
Just remember to turn them back on
Then scan with Ad-ware by doing a "Full Scan" (Custom) and post your logfile here by using the "reply" feature,
GRAFX
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