Storage solution and malware protection.

39daisy
Member

12-14-2016, 09:13 AM

I intend to install an SSD on my computer. Will a current antivirus check both drives? Does the antivirus only scan the drive it’s installed on, or will it automatically scan both? Antivirus: Eset Nod 32 Malware bytes

39daisy

12-14-2016, 09:13 AM #1

mlarkworthy
Member

12-14-2016, 10:12 AM

Choose the scanning drive you prefer.

mlarkworthy

12-14-2016, 10:12 AM #2

Choose the scanning drive you prefer.

SlappyMCpappy
Junior Member

12-14-2016, 11:26 AM

Malwarebytes offers a dedicated and comprehensive scanning tool. This handles both tasks effectively. (Similar for Windows Defender)

SlappyMCpappy

12-14-2016, 11:26 AM #3

Malwarebytes offers a dedicated and comprehensive scanning tool. This handles both tasks effectively. (Similar for Windows Defender)

TheresFaith
Member

122

12-15-2016, 04:16 AM

The antivirus should perform a full system scan, but it might also verify settings for accuracy.

TheresFaith

12-15-2016, 04:16 AM #4

The antivirus should perform a full system scan, but it might also verify settings for accuracy.

Freak_Dude
Member

12-15-2016, 07:45 AM

Programs generally view SSDs similarly, except for disabling defragmentation.

Freak_Dude

12-15-2016, 07:45 AM #5

Programs generally view SSDs similarly, except for disabling defragmentation.

wahleno
Member

243

12-15-2016, 09:01 AM

Files accessed during scanning, irrespective of storage drive, are included in the process. On request scans will function properly when instructed to target a specific location.

wahleno

12-15-2016, 09:01 AM #6

Files accessed during scanning, irrespective of storage drive, are included in the process. On request scans will function properly when instructed to target a specific location.

Neon_Scarlet
Junior Member

12-29-2016, 09:33 PM

It's not really a problem if an anti-virus checks your SSD. Writes do reduce the lifespan of an SSD, but scans usually involve reads which have less impact.

Neon_Scarlet

12-29-2016, 09:33 PM #7

It's not really a problem if an anti-virus checks your SSD. Writes do reduce the lifespan of an SSD, but scans usually involve reads which have less impact.