domingus Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hi All,I'm finding myself scanning my computer every other night (adaware, spybot S&D, a2, virus scan-once a week). I know this may be overkill, but I was wondering whether or not this will eventually put hardship on the hard drive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Hi All,I'm finding myself scanning my computer every other night (adaware, spybot S&D, a2, virus scan-once a week). I know this may be overkill, but I was wondering whether or not this will eventually put hardship on the hard drive? domingusHi.While the scans are/might be over kill if it is what you want the go ahead and do the scans.You will not wear out you drive any faster scaning it that what would happen under normal usage.WYI I scan my PC once a week along with windows system tools,(defrag,disk cleanup) is more than enough.I update spy/adware and windows when updates are available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tg1911 Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I used to scan every night, and never had any problems.When I installed Spywareblaster, it cut down on the amount of scanning I had to do. Now I do all of my scans once a week (Friday nights), and very seldom find any problems (can't remember last time).Back to your original question; no, I don't believe scanning every other night, will cause any problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
domingus Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Thanks tg1911 and tenmm.I guess I should discipline myself to once a week scans. I alway check for software updates, so I guess I can start doing that ONCE EVERY OTHER NIGHT Take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thesidekickcat Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I am now scanning with my antivirus every evening. I finally found the perfect time to do it, I start the scan, then go work on supper preparation, then come back to check on scan from time to time. Once it is done, then I scan with Spybot. Now this has become a habit with me, it is easier to remember to do it.As for the potential harm to the hard drive. I figure getting a virus/worm/trojan, or spyware/malware is an even worse problem for it. So I am going to continue to scan each day at suppertime. If we eat out, then it gets a day's rest. Check often for updates and scan for trouble whenever you want. Stay safe folks.God bless everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
domingus Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I am now scanning with my antivirus every evening. I finally found the perfect time to do it, I start the scan, then go work on supper preparation, then come back to check on scan from time to time. Once it is done, then I scan with Spybot. Now this has become a habit with me, it is easier to remember to do it.As for the potential harm to the hard drive. I figure getting a virus/worm/trojan, or spyware/malware is an even worse problem for it. So I am going to continue to scan each day at suppertime. If we eat out, then it gets a day's rest. Check often for updates and scan for trouble whenever you want. Stay safe folks.God bless everyone. Thanks thesidekickcat.At least I'm not alone when feeling the "need" to scan every evening or so.Take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Scan,Scan,Scan.I started to delete cookies, Temp internet files, Temp files, and History...don't find anything. This also cut down on A/V scan time, fewer files to scan.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
domingus Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Scan,Scan,Scan.I started to delete cookies, Temp internet files, Temp files, and History...don't find anything. This also cut down on A/V scan time, fewer files to scan.M Thanks mikex,I do forget to clear my temp files, cookies and history. Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thesidekickcat Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Just remembered to tell you this one.I am trying to get another good habit off and running. While I download (on dialup) updates, I get on my Health Walker glide type exercise machine, here in the computer room, and spend the time exercising. I hope I can stick to that habit and lose some weight. God bless everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Just remembered to tell you this one.I am trying to get another good habit off and running. While I download (on dialup) updates, I get on my Health Walker glide type exercise machine, here in the computer room, and spend the time exercising. I hope I can stick to that habit and lose some weight. God bless everyone. Sounds like a good habit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I run Norton AV, Ad Aware, Scan disk once a week and Defrag twice per month. I delete Internet temp files, cookies once per month.That seems to work for me.I think more scans won't hurt your unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheLetterK Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Hi All,I'm finding myself scanning my computer every other night (adaware, spybot S&D, a2, virus scan-once a week). I know this may be overkill, but I was wondering whether or not this will eventually put hardship on the hard drive?If your doing it manually; yes. If it's all automated; no.Not that it'll hurt the drive, it's just a waste of time to do it manually every night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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