Boot-Time Scan is an advanced feature designed to use when you suspect a threat in the system, and usually takes some time to run. If you suspect that your PC contains malware, Avast Antivirus allows you to schedule a Boot-Time Scan to run the next time your computer starts. How long does a full virus scan take Avast?īetween 95 minutes and 110 minutes What is boot-time scan in Avast? Avast is the overall winner as it offers more security-enhancing features and utilities in its security suites than Windows Defender. Independent tests prove that both software provide excellent anti-malware security, but Avast is better than Windows Defender in terms of the impact on system performance. Avast also has a lot of advanced features that are not available on Windows Defender. Q #1) Is Windows Defender better than Avast? Answer: AV- comparatives conducted tests and the results showed that while the detection rate for Windows Defender was 99.5%, Avast anti-virus led by detecting 100% of malware. What is better Avast or Windows Defender?
If you installed Avast in a different folder than the default, browse for it.