No, I don't stop my antivirus during gaming.

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Charger_Brute
Junior Member

05-14-2023, 04:32 AM

I've been asking a lot of questions recently, but what impact does a live-time scanner have on performance while gaming? I'm using Avast and thinking about disabling it during gameplay.

Charger_Brute

05-14-2023, 04:32 AM #1

I've been asking a lot of questions recently, but what impact does a live-time scanner have on performance while gaming? I'm using Avast and thinking about disabling it during gameplay.

S0cram_28
Junior Member

05-14-2023, 09:35 AM

I don't and there is basically no performance impact.

S0cram_28

05-14-2023, 09:35 AM #2

I don't and there is basically no performance impact.

pokesegachao
Member

199

05-21-2023, 03:18 AM

Viruses can still impact your PC during gaming, depending on the system and activity.

pokesegachao

05-21-2023, 03:18 AM #3

Viruses can still impact your PC during gaming, depending on the system and activity.

grisou47
Member

133

05-25-2023, 08:21 PM

Honestly, even the top antivirus has had some issues with LagNorton in its 2016 launch. If your security software affects your gaming, you might want to try another option.

grisou47

05-25-2023, 08:21 PM #4

Honestly, even the top antivirus has had some issues with LagNorton in its 2016 launch. If your security software affects your gaming, you might want to try another option.

KLH
Junior Member

05-26-2023, 01:18 AM

Just made sure I’m not checking the internet while gaming. I run a complete scan with Avast and Malwarebytes every evening.

KLH

05-26-2023, 01:18 AM #5

Just made sure I’m not checking the internet while gaming. I run a complete scan with Avast and Malwarebytes every evening.

zeliotL
Member

211

05-26-2023, 02:04 AM

zeliotL

05-26-2023, 02:04 AM #6

ChocoMonster
Member

145

05-26-2023, 05:25 AM

Yes, you're using Windows Defender Essentials correctly.

ChocoMonster

05-26-2023, 05:25 AM #7

Yes, you're using Windows Defender Essentials correctly.

Catgirl546
Member

05-26-2023, 07:19 PM

It seems valid.

Catgirl546

05-26-2023, 07:19 PM #8

It seems valid.

Leewisz
Junior Member

05-31-2023, 01:20 AM

Certain games impact performance differently. Windows Defender usually does nothing, and when it does, it doesn’t stand out. The malware scan also doesn’t cause issues during idle times. (As I experience it.)

Leewisz

05-31-2023, 01:20 AM #9

Creeperkilll
Member

201

06-12-2023, 12:37 PM

#10

Never felt the need to turn off my antivirus, so no.

Creeperkilll

06-12-2023, 12:37 PM #10

Never felt the need to turn off my antivirus, so no.

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