Scan in SAFE mode?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Rocktot, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. Rocktot

    Rocktot Private First Class

    Years ago, (last time I had a virus) it really helped to scan in SAFE mode (with Norton 2005 or whatever) and I don't see alot of this nowadays. Does it still help, or are the anti-virus programs better? And yes, it did work better to find viruses, and was recommended highly.
     
    Rocktot, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    We prefer that the scans be done in normal mode, where all services and drivers have loaded. But if something doesn't run in normal mode, we suggest trying in safe mode. :major
     
    TimW, Jul 6, 2011
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  3. Rocktot

    Rocktot Private First Class

    I'd do both, because I used to find stuff in 'safe mode' that wouldn't be found in regular mode. But some anti-virus don't work in safe mode.
     
    Rocktot, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    TimW, Jul 6, 2011
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