MSN virus scanning
 

Hi guys - just noticed that Windows Live Messenger has the facility to scan incoming files either by downloading Windows Live Safety Scanner or, if I am correct, alternative virus software. I have Avast (free version) on my PC but have not tweaked it in any way since I downloaded it and am not sure exactly how much it already covers so I have 3 questions:

Is Avast already doing this job?

Is Windows Live Safety Scanner any good and if it is and I download it will it conflict with Avast?

Can I use Avast to do this job and, if so, how do I tell it to scan msn files?

Any advice most gratefully received as always!!

Cheers.

Re: MSN virus scanning
 

Easiest thing to do is to tell Messenger toscan for files using the ashQuick.exe file found within the Avast installation folder, which is usually as follows:

"C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4"

The option is under File Transfer in Options i think on Messenger.

Re: MSN virus scanning
 

TY for that information Druchii :tu:

Re: MSN virus scanning
 

No Problem :)