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    Can Avira scan MSN transferred / received files?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by dannywanny, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. dannywanny

    dannywanny Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know which .exe to point to in the MSN Messenger options menu. Anybody know? I've tried the basic "scan.exe" (or whatever it's called), and it pops up saying "invalid parameter"... is this something to do with disabling the annoying update pop-ups?
     
    dannywanny, Apr 28, 2008
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Yes avira scans the files when you save/open them.
     
    coolguy, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. dannywanny

    dannywanny Notebook Consultant

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    Well there is an option in MSN Messenger for you to specify the .exe that scans when you receive files. Without this, all sorts of warnings pop up (lol). I can't seem to get the right .exe so can anyone give me the name that works for them?
     
    dannywanny, Apr 29, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    you need the proper parameter so it knows which file to scan.. For AVG, it was /SE * to scan incoming files using the shell extention
     
    flipfire, Apr 29, 2008
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    dannywanny Notebook Consultant

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    Ahhh that would make sense! I'll have a look around the Help files and see if it mentions it anywhere... or maybe the readme has it. But if anyone knows, feel free to spare me the trouble! :D
     
    dannywanny, Apr 29, 2008
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    jambouk Newbie

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    Danny

    Did you ever identify which .exe file in the avira folder you need to direct MSN to in order to scan incoming files?

    James
     
    jambouk, May 31, 2008
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    Avira's guard function already scans all files, read & written, by default.
    If it finds an infected file, whether this comes through MSN Messenger or not, you will get a popup automatically.
    However, if someone would like to have files, coming through MSN Messenger. checked twice, than check this Avira forum thread.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, May 31, 2008
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