Vista - Manual AV scanning files

b1ackbeard · 04-30-2009

I just bought a notebook pc running vista home premium x64 and it seems that I can't right click on a file and select to manually scan it. The computer came with a subscription to Norton AV and I first thought that maybe that was just something that Norton's software didn't have available, but I uninstalled that and replaced it with Avira. Once again still no option in the context menu when right clicking to scan selected file.

Is this just something that I can't do with Vista or am I just missing something stupid.

If someone could offer some insight I'd greatly appreciate it.

I've been reading the forums here for the past few weeks since I started using Vista and it's been an awesome resource.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

**archie123** · 04-30-2009

mmmmmmmmm seems odd i have the option with Eset Nod32 maybe you need to turn the right click context menu on in your AV software?

edit... after a quick google it seems the option for it in Norton is disabled for a 64 bit OS , maybe its because nortons av isnt a true 64 bit program , whereas my eset is

Quote:

Norton 2009 programs can be installed on Vista 64-bit mode without any problem. For your information, there are some features in Norton 2009 which are unavailable in Vista 64-bit.
1. Context menu scanning support.(Right-click on a file/folder and Scan option)
2. SONAR - Symantec™ Online Network for Advanced Response. (You can opt for Norton AntiBot along with NIS 2009 since SONAR isn't supported in 64-bit)
3. Norton Product Tamper Protection.
4. Phishing protection feature available only on 32-bit Explorer in Vista 64-bit.

b1ackbeard · 04-30-2009

Thanks Archie. I will look into eset

04-30-2009	#1 (permalink)
b1ackbeard Vista Home Premium x64 2 posts	Manual AV scanning files I just bought a notebook pc running vista home premium x64 and it seems that I can't right click on a file and select to manually scan it. The computer came with a subscription to Norton AV and I first thought that maybe that was just something that Norton's software didn't have available, but I uninstalled that and replaced it with Avira. Once again still no option in the context menu when right clicking to scan selected file. Is this just something that I can't do with Vista or am I just missing something stupid. If someone could offer some insight I'd greatly appreciate it. I've been reading the forums here for the past few weeks since I started using Vista and it's been an awesome resource. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
My System Specs

04-30-2009	#2 (permalink)
archie123 Vista Home Premium 64bit SP2 1,740 posts	Re: Manual AV scanning files mmmmmmmmm seems odd i have the option with Eset Nod32 maybe you need to turn the right click context menu on in your AV software? edit... after a quick google it seems the option for it in Norton is disabled for a 64 bit OS , maybe its because nortons av isnt a true 64 bit program , whereas my eset is Quote: Norton 2009 programs can be installed on Vista 64-bit mode without any problem. For your information, there are some features in Norton 2009 which are unavailable in Vista 64-bit. 1. Context menu scanning support.(Right-click on a file/folder and Scan option) 2. SONAR - Symantec™ Online Network for Advanced Response. (You can opt for Norton AntiBot along with NIS 2009 since SONAR isn't supported in 64-bit) 3. Norton Product Tamper Protection. 4. Phishing protection feature available only on 32-bit Explorer in Vista 64-bit.
My System Specs

04-30-2009	#3 (permalink)
b1ackbeard Vista Home Premium x64 2 posts	Re: Manual AV scanning files Thanks Archie. I will look into eset
My System Specs

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