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Berkeley Brett
May 16, 2012, 8:48:52 AM5/16/12
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I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
this....
What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. (This is a
Windows system.)
Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
way to do it.
Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running a scan
on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in absence of an
automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing to run without my
continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
on my entire system, takes many hours.)
Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My thanks in
advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution, but I'm willing
to pay for a product that will do this.
Best wishes to all....
--
Brett (in Berkeley, California, USA)
http://www.ForeverFunds.org/
My plan for saving the world!
(Micro-trusts & Micro-Endowments that survive you)
This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
this....
What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. (This is a
Windows system.)
Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
way to do it.
Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running a scan
on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in absence of an
automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing to run without my
continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
on my entire system, takes many hours.)
Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My thanks in
advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution, but I'm willing
to pay for a product that will do this.
Best wishes to all....
--
Brett (in Berkeley, California, USA)
http://www.ForeverFunds.org/
My plan for saving the world!
(Micro-trusts & Micro-Endowments that survive you)
Dan Espen
May 16, 2012, 9:47:40 AM5/16/12
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Berkeley Brett <roya...@gmail.com> writes:
> I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>
> This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
> participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
> this....
>
> What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
> scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
> hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. (This is a
> Windows system.)
>
> Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
> way to do it.
>
> Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running a scan
> on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in absence of an
> automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing to run without my
> continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
>
> I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
> paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
> Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
> it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
> on my entire system, takes many hours.)
>
> Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My thanks in
> advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution, but I'm willing
> to pay for a product that will do this.
>
> Best wishes to all....
Install cygwin, use cron.
> I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>
> This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
> participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
> this....
>
> What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
> scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
> hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. (This is a
> Windows system.)
>
> Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
> way to do it.
>
> Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running a scan
> on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in absence of an
> automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing to run without my
> continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
>
> I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
> paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
> Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
> it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
> on my entire system, takes many hours.)
>
> Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My thanks in
> advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution, but I'm willing
> to pay for a product that will do this.
>
> Best wishes to all....
No, I have no idea if Windows has a tool to do this.
Never use it.
With the 1000s of Windows forums that exist to answer this question,
why come here?
--
Dan Espen
Ibmekon
May 16, 2012, 9:58:09 AM5/16/12
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I use AVAST free anti-blackmail-virus scanner.
Just checked the settings - I could add a CUSTOM SCAN of a specified
folder scheduled DAILY at given time HH:MM.
Then I added a second CUSTOM SCAN...you would need four I guess.
Carl Goldsworthy
Nick Spalding
May 16, 2012, 10:07:36 AM5/16/12
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Ibmekon wrote, in <q5c7r75pggl5fm85d...@4ax.com>
on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:09 +0100:
I use AVG, also free, and it has the same options.
--
Nick Spalding
on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:09 +0100:
--
Nick Spalding
Berkeley Brett
May 16, 2012, 11:29:27 AM5/16/12
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On May 16, 7:07 am, Nick Spalding <spald...@iol.ie> wrote:
> Ibmekon wrote, in <q5c7r75pggl5fm85d07bu50q1v4ng5g...@4ax.com>
Thank you very much, Carl, Nick, & Dan! (Dan, I think Carl & Nick
effectively answered your question....)
Best wishes all....
> Ibmekon wrote, in <q5c7r75pggl5fm85d07bu50q1v4ng5g...@4ax.com>
effectively answered your question....)
Best wishes all....
Rod Speed
May 16, 2012, 2:33:00 PM5/16/12
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Dan Espen <des...@verizon.net> wrote
> Berkeley Brett <roya...@gmail.com> wrote
>> I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>> This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
>> participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to this....
>> What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated*
>> virus scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once
>> every six hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan.
>> (This is a Windows system.)
>> Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
>> way to do it.
>> Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running
>> a scan on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in
>> absence of an automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing
>> to run without my continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
>> I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
>> paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
>> Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
>> it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
>> on my entire system, takes many hours.)
>> Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My
>> thanks in advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution,
>> but I'm willing to pay for a product that will do this.
> why come here?
See above.
> Berkeley Brett <roya...@gmail.com> wrote
>> I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>> This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
>> participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to this....
>> What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated*
>> virus scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once
>> every six hours. In theory, this should be a rather quick scan.
>> (This is a Windows system.)
>> Doesn't seem that this should be so hard, but I haven't figured out a
>> way to do it.
>> Now, I'm NOT talking about right-clicking a folder and running
>> a scan on it manually. This is what I have to do right now, in
>> absence of an automatic process. Rather, I want the whole thing
>> to run without my continuing participation -- set it and forget it.
>> I've tried to accomplish this with Sophos Antivirus (paid version,
>> paid by my employer for work and home); I've tried with Malwarebytes
>> Anti-Malware; and I've tried with Avira Free Version. (Sophos claims
>> it can do this, but when I follow the recipe, it starts running a scan
>> on my entire system, takes many hours.)
>> Any pointers you might have are most appreciated. My
>> thanks in advance! Of course, I'd prefer a freeware solution,
>> but I'm willing to pay for a product that will do this.
> Install cygwin, use cron.
> No, I have no idea if Windows has a tool to do this.
> Never use it.
> With the 1000s of Windows forums that exist to answer this question,
Very few of which have much activity or knowledgeable users now...
> No, I have no idea if Windows has a tool to do this.
> Never use it.
> With the 1000s of Windows forums that exist to answer this question,
> why come here?
See above.
Nun the Wizer
Mar 8, 2013, 3:31:55 PM3/8/13
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Berkeley Brett <roya...@gmail.com> writes
Windows XP (maybe other flavours also) has "Scheduled Tasks"
under Accessories/System Tools.
--
Nun the Wizer
>On May 16, 7:07�am, Nick Spalding <spald...@iol.ie> wrote:
>> Ibmekon wrote, in <q5c7r75pggl5fm85d07bu50q1v4ng5g...@4ax.com>
>> �on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:09 +0100:
>>
[snip]
>> Ibmekon wrote, in <q5c7r75pggl5fm85d07bu50q1v4ng5g...@4ax.com>
>> �on Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:09 +0100:
>>
>>
>>
>> >On Wed, 16 May 2012 05:48:52 -0700 (PDT), Berkeley Brett
>> ><royal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >>I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>>
>> >>This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
>> >>participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
>> >>this....
>>
>> >>What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
>> >>scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
>> >>hours. �In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. �(This is a
>> >>Windows system.)
>>
[snip]
>>
>> >On Wed, 16 May 2012 05:48:52 -0700 (PDT), Berkeley Brett
>> ><royal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >>I hope you are all in good spirits, doing well & doing good.
>>
>> >>This is a bit off topic, but it seems to me that the knowledgeable
>> >>participants in this newsgroup are likely to have an answer to
>> >>this....
>>
>> >>What I want to do is this: I would like to run an *automated* virus
>> >>scan on a specific folder/directory on my system once every six
>> >>hours. �In theory, this should be a rather quick scan. �(This is a
>> >>Windows system.)
>>
>>
>> >Hi,
>>
>> >I use AVAST free anti-blackmail-virus scanner.
>>
>> >Just checked the settings - I could add a CUSTOM SCAN of a specified
>> >folder scheduled DAILY at given time HH:MM.
>>
>> >Then I added a second �CUSTOM SCAN...you would need four I guess.
>>
>> I use AVG, also free, and it has the same options.
>> --
>> Nick Spalding
>
>Thank you very much, Carl, Nick, & Dan! (Dan, I think Carl & Nick
>effectively answered your question....)
>
>Best wishes all....
>
>--
>Brett (in Berkeley, California, USA)
>http://www.ForeverFunds.org/
>My plan for saving the world!
>(Micro-trusts & Micro-Endowments that survive you)
[Reposted after a 441 error]
>> >Hi,
>>
>> >I use AVAST free anti-blackmail-virus scanner.
>>
>> >Just checked the settings - I could add a CUSTOM SCAN of a specified
>> >folder scheduled DAILY at given time HH:MM.
>>
>> >Then I added a second �CUSTOM SCAN...you would need four I guess.
>>
>> I use AVG, also free, and it has the same options.
>> --
>> Nick Spalding
>
>Thank you very much, Carl, Nick, & Dan! (Dan, I think Carl & Nick
>effectively answered your question....)
>
>Best wishes all....
>
>--
>Brett (in Berkeley, California, USA)
>http://www.ForeverFunds.org/
>My plan for saving the world!
>(Micro-trusts & Micro-Endowments that survive you)
Windows XP (maybe other flavours also) has "Scheduled Tasks"
under Accessories/System Tools.
--
Nun the Wizer
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