BACKGROUND SYSTEM SCAN.

I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
Thanks
--
margiegirl

It was Hugh Candlin who suggested turning off the background scanner in McAfee,
which might help a bit, but leave you without the primary anti-virus capability,
IMO.

I suggest you uninstall McAfee from that system altogether....it is too much of a
resource hog for the marginal system you described in that thread. Once
uninstalled, download and install AVG free Edition, which will provide virus
protection with less of a load on the system. When you install AVG, select the
custom install option, and do not install the Email Scanner module....it is not
needed and may cause more trouble later on.

AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Scroll down the page and download using the link named: avg71free_362a652.exe
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free...ee_362a652.exe
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"margie" wrote in message
...
I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
Thanks
--
margiegirl

many thanks for this information.
--
margiegirl


"glee" wrote:

It was Hugh Candlin who suggested turning off the background scanner in McAfee,
which might help a bit, but leave you without the primary anti-virus capability,
IMO.

I suggest you uninstall McAfee from that system altogether....it is too much of a
resource hog for the marginal system you described in that thread. Once
uninstalled, download and install AVG free Edition, which will provide virus
protection with less of a load on the system. When you install AVG, select the
custom install option, and do not install the Email Scanner module....it is not
needed and may cause more trouble later on.

AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Scroll down the page and download using the link named: avg71free_362a652.exe
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free...ee_362a652.exe
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"margie" wrote in message
...
I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
Thanks
--
margiegirl

From: "margie"

| I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
| computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
| off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
| Thanks
| --
| margiegirl

There are two basic modes of anti virus; "On Access" and "On Demand"

ON Access -- Scanning of files as a file is read or written to disk media based upon a set
of criteria. This could be a specfic set of file types based upon the file extension or all
files. This protects one against being infected because if a viarus, Trojan or other
malware is detected based upon its signature, the file is not allowed to be written of it
will be deleted if you try to read or execute it.

On Demand -- Tell in the AV software to either scan eitire disk locations or a specific are
of files based upon a set of criteria. This could be a specfic set of file types based upon
the file extension or all files. On Demand scanning will clean a system after a ssytenm is
infected or if an infected file is found.

The term "Background System scan" infers that an On Demand scan is going on in the
backgrounf while you are using the computer in the foreground. This undoubtedly WILL slow
the system down. If the person means "On Access" scanning, if turn it off the you loose
pro-active anti virus protection. There is overhead in "On Access" scanning but it should
not be too bad. If it is, it is suggested to go to adifferent AV application that has less
overhead and bog the system down as much. It is NOT suggested to disable "On Access"
scanning.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

thankyou for this information
--
margiegirl


"David H. Lipman" wrote:

From: "margie"

| I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
| computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
| off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
| Thanks
| --
| margiegirl

There are two basic modes of anti virus; "On Access" and "On Demand"

ON Access -- Scanning of files as a file is read or written to disk media based upon a set
of criteria. This could be a specfic set of file types based upon the file extension or all
files. This protects one against being infected because if a viarus, Trojan or other
malware is detected based upon its signature, the file is not allowed to be written of it
will be deleted if you try to read or execute it.

On Demand -- Tell in the AV software to either scan eitire disk locations or a specific are
of files based upon a set of criteria. This could be a specfic set of file types based upon
the file extension or all files. On Demand scanning will clean a system after a ssytenm is
infected or if an infected file is found.

The term "Background System scan" infers that an On Demand scan is going on in the
backgrounf while you are using the computer in the foreground. This undoubtedly WILL slow
the system down. If the person means "On Access" scanning, if turn it off the you loose
pro-active anti virus protection. There is overhead in "On Access" scanning but it should
not be too bad. If it is, it is suggested to go to adifferent AV application that has less
overhead and bog the system down as much. It is NOT suggested to disable "On Access"
scanning.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

"margie" wrote in message
...
I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I
turn it
off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.

"glee" wrote in message
...
It was Hugh Candlin who suggested turning off the background scanner in
McAfee,
which might help a bit, but leave you without the primary anti-virus
capability,

More generally, you can speed up the elderly neighbour's PC
by simplifying things and eliminating functions she does
not really need.
1. Everyone needs (say once a month)
1a. a backup routine, to copy essential and urgent data
files to safe storage
1b. a cleanup routine to delete nonessential files (e.g.
Temp. Internet Files) and maintain the hard drive (SCANDISK
and DEFRAG).
2. Antivirus protection seems not needed by people who
do not browse the Internet and screen incoming email
to keep out spam.
3. Keep to the minimum programs loading at boot.
E.g. some MS Office software instals routines like
Fast Find that are useless for a private person using
the PC only to monitor investments and browse family
snapshots.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Glen,
I would second think:
quote
I suggest you uninstall McAfee from that system altogether....it is too much
of a
resource hog for the marginal system you described in that thread. Once
uninstalled, download and install AVG free Edition
/quote

IMHO it would be best to download AVG first, disconnect from the internet,
uninstall McAfee, install AVG, reconnect to the net and update the virus defs as
needed.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"glee" wrote in message
...
It was Hugh Candlin who suggested turning off the background scanner in
McAfee,
which might help a bit, but leave you without the primary anti-virus
capability,
IMO.

I suggest you uninstall McAfee from that system altogether....it is too much
of a
resource hog for the marginal system you described in that thread. Once
uninstalled, download and install AVG free Edition, which will provide virus
protection with less of a load on the system. When you install AVG, select
the
custom install option, and do not install the Email Scanner module....it is
not
needed and may cause more trouble later on.

AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
Scroll down the page and download using the link named: avg71free_362a652.exe
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free...ee_362a652.exe
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"margie" wrote in message
...
I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to make
computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I turn it
off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very slow.
Thanks
--
margiegirl

Does the neighbor have McAfee scan engine 4.1.60? THAT'S the one that
caused sluggishness for me. The fix was to upgrade it to 4.3.20-- BUT I
doubt it can be done for free anymore! Therefore, maybe do go for a free
one.

Anyway, R-Clk the McAfee icon in the tray, & disable System Scan. That
will give immediate & dramatic relief-- IF System Scan is the trouble.
The other scan types (Download, E-Mail, Internet filter) may be left
enabled. I ran that way fine for quite a while. JUST have him update the
defs & run his own System Scan periodically. Still, you should try to
upgrade the scan engine to at least my current 4.3.20.

If disabling System Scan didn't cure him, you must...

"START button, Run, MSConfig" & turn off the Startup Group, Config.sys &
Autoexec.bat. (Note: when you later turn them back on, all items in them
will get checked. So, note what may be unchecked first.)

Reboot. Are things quicker now? If so, something in the Startup Group is
causing the sluggishness, probably not McAfee.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;281965
How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
(281965) - This article describes how to use the Microsoft System
Configuration (Msconfig) utility to troubleshoot configuration errors in
Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition.

Look to where it (or a link in there) says how to test the startup
items... turn on half & reboot... if the problem begins again, it's in
that half... etc.

BUT BE CAREFUL-- better not disable System.ini & Win.ini, because that
can be trouble. Well, if you are sure of your Registry backups, actually
those two can be recovered this way...

(a) Boot to DOS. (Hold Ctrl for the Startup Menu, & select "Command
Prompt Only".)
(b) Scanreg /Restore
(c) Ctrl-Alt Del to Windows.

It will offer five dates. Choose the one of the last successful boot, to
start. These backups are done at boot, not at shut down. This should be
safe to do, if you haven't done anything to files in the mean time. This
will not restore files other than those .ini's & the Registry. It only
restores settings.

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"margie" wrote in message
...
| I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to
make
| computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I
turn it
| off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very
slow.
| Thanks
| --
| margiegirl

From: "PCR"

| Does the neighbor have McAfee scan engine 4.1.60? THAT'S the one that
| caused sluggishness for me. The fix was to upgrade it to 4.3.20-- BUT I
| doubt it can be done for free anymore! Therefore, maybe do go for a free
| one.
|
| Anyway, R-Clk the McAfee icon in the tray, & disable System Scan. That
| will give immediate & dramatic relief-- IF System Scan is the trouble.
| The other scan types (Download, E-Mail, Internet filter) may be left
| enabled. I ran that way fine for quite a while. JUST have him update the
| defs & run his own System Scan periodically. Still, you should try to
| upgrade the scan engine to at least my current 4.3.20.
|
| If disabling System Scan didn't cure him, you must...
|
| "START button, Run, MSConfig" & turn off the Startup Group, Config.sys &
| Autoexec.bat. (Note: when you later turn them back on, all items in them
| will get checked. So, note what may be unchecked first.)
|
| Reboot. Are things quicker now? If so, something in the Startup Group is
| causing the sluggishness, probably not McAfee.
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;281965
| How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
| (281965) - This article describes how to use the Microsoft System
| Configuration (Msconfig) utility to troubleshoot configuration errors in
| Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition.
|
| Look to where it (or a link in there) says how to test the startup
| items... turn on half & reboot... if the problem begins again, it's in
| that half... etc.
|
| BUT BE CAREFUL-- better not disable System.ini & Win.ini, because that
| can be trouble. Well, if you are sure of your Registry backups, actually
| those two can be recovered this way...
|
| (a) Boot to DOS. (Hold Ctrl for the Startup Menu, & select "Command
| Prompt Only".)
| (b) Scanreg /Restore
| (c) Ctrl-Alt Del to Windows.
|
| It will offer five dates. Choose the one of the last successful boot, to
| start. These backups are done at boot, not at shut down. This should be
| safe to do, if you haven't done anything to files in the mean time. This
| will not restore files other than those .ini's & the Registry. It only
| restores settings.
|

It can be upgraded for free. It is just a matter of knowing what McAfee AV scanner version
it is. If it cn't be done via a SuperDAT, it can be done manually.

The next engine is v5000 and will be out in the beginning of 2006.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

thanks to all of the replies, I really appreciate it, hopefully will be able
to work on his computer soon. many thanks.
--
margiegirl


"PCR" wrote:

Does the neighbor have McAfee scan engine 4.1.60? THAT'S the one that
caused sluggishness for me. The fix was to upgrade it to 4.3.20-- BUT I
doubt it can be done for free anymore! Therefore, maybe do go for a free
one.

Anyway, R-Clk the McAfee icon in the tray, & disable System Scan. That
will give immediate & dramatic relief-- IF System Scan is the trouble.
The other scan types (Download, E-Mail, Internet filter) may be left
enabled. I ran that way fine for quite a while. JUST have him update the
defs & run his own System Scan periodically. Still, you should try to
upgrade the scan engine to at least my current 4.3.20.

If disabling System Scan didn't cure him, you must...

"START button, Run, MSConfig" & turn off the Startup Group, Config.sys &
Autoexec.bat. (Note: when you later turn them back on, all items in them
will get checked. So, note what may be unchecked first.)

Reboot. Are things quicker now? If so, something in the Startup Group is
causing the sluggishness, probably not McAfee.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;281965
How to Troubleshoot Using the Msconfig Utility with Windows 98
(281965) - This article describes how to use the Microsoft System
Configuration (Msconfig) utility to troubleshoot configuration errors in
Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition.

Look to where it (or a link in there) says how to test the startup
items... turn on half & reboot... if the problem begins again, it's in
that half... etc.

BUT BE CAREFUL-- better not disable System.ini & Win.ini, because that
can be trouble. Well, if you are sure of your Registry backups, actually
those two can be recovered this way...

(a) Boot to DOS. (Hold Ctrl for the Startup Menu, & select "Command
Prompt Only".)
(b) Scanreg /Restore
(c) Ctrl-Alt Del to Windows.

It will offer five dates. Choose the one of the last successful boot, to
start. These backups are done at boot, not at shut down. This should be
safe to do, if you haven't done anything to files in the mean time. This
will not restore files other than those .ini's & the Registry. It only
restores settings.

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"margie" wrote in message
...
| I had advice from someone to turn off the background system scan to
make
| computer go faster. Did you mean on McAfee or Windows 98. How do I
turn it
| off. I am working on my elderly neighbours computer and it is very
slow.
| Thanks
| --
| margiegirl