Avast: Scan USB stick for viruses
With Avast you can scan a USB stick completely for viruses. This is how you determine whether you can open the foreign files without hesitation.
Check the USB stick for viruses with Avast
- First open Avast as usual using the "Hidden Icons" in the task bar (yellow Avast icon).
- Then switch to the "Review" tab.
- Here, instead of "quick check", select the "change data check".
- Now remove all USB sticks, CDs, DVDs and connected devices that are not to be checked.
- Start the virus scan by clicking on "Start".
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