Easy anti-virus question

Discussion in 'Software' started by Tater, Oct 12, 2005.

  1. Tater

    Tater Tot

    I think I know the answer, but just to confirm:
    2 Xp pro machines on a home network, one has a shared folder with some music. Are there any issues with scaning the shared files in the on one P.C. with the AV on the other without actually copying or moving the files over? Just opening the share and scanning from there.
     
    Tater, Oct 12, 2005
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  2. Tater

    Tater Tot

    Anyone?.....Bueller.....Bueller?......
     
    Tater, Oct 13, 2005
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  3. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    This depends on you antivirus application. I'm running AVG Free edition and it will only let you scan local drives.
     
    Mada_Milty, Oct 13, 2005
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  4. Tater

    Tater Tot

    Ooops, sry, it's Avast.
     
    Tater, Oct 13, 2005
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  5. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    You should give it a whirl. I don't think you'll cause any harm. Worst case: your app can't scan shared folders. For a simple home network, it should be just as easy to have all computers running the app (especially if its free). This would cover the shared folder, but on the local machine.
     
    Mada_Milty, Oct 13, 2005
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  6. Tater

    Tater Tot

    Well it seems to work fine with Avast. Good to know I guess. Thanks Milty.
     
    Tater, Oct 13, 2005
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