Cyber threats can be hidden in many ways. While several antivirus programs are capable of detecting malware using regular scans and real-time protection while boot-time scanning offers a more rigorous sweep against shrewd threats.

A boot scan examines the system at an early stage, before it launches the Windows operating system. This allows the software detect hidden malware without disrupting normal operations. Avast’s boot scanner feature offers various options to deal with threats detected during the scan, such as making the files repairable immediately or moving them to a Disease Chest or quarantine, or deleting them.

It may take a while to run a boot check. To accelerate the process it’s a good idea to disable any non-essential startup software and disconnect external hard drives or USB devices. This will decrease the chance of conflict and allow the scan to concentrate on internal storage. It’s also a good idea to plan certain periods of time when you will not use your computer for any other purposes so that boot scanning can occur without interruption.

To enable the boot scan, open the Avast user interface and click Settings (the gear icon). Select Protection > Scan settings, and choose the option Boot-Time Scan. Adjust the settings according to your preferences and then click OK. The Avast Boot-Time Scan is an effective tool to help you safeguard your PC from malware and to provide a more efficient computing experience.

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