Answer
- If you have avast installed, open the program and click on the “Scan” button.
- Once the scan is complete, select the “Infected Files” tab and click on the “Delete” button.
How to run a scan and delete infected files with Avast
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Yes, Avast automatically deletes infected files.
Windows 10:
Open File Explorer and go to the folder where the infected file is located.
Right-click on the infected file and select Delete.
If you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
To delete quarantined files, open the Avast Antivirus program and click on the “Quarantine” tab. Select the files you want to delete and click on the “Delete” button.
Yes, Avast removes viruses from your computer.
Avast scans infected files for malware and then deletes them.
To delete files from the Avast virus Chest:
Open the Avast virus Chest.
Select the file you want to delete.
Click the trash can icon next to the file.
The file will be deleted from the virus chest.
If you are infected with a virus that is quarantined, your best bet is to visit a doctor. Quarantined viruses are not treatable at home and can be very serious.
To check your Avast virus Chest, open the Avast software and go to the Protection section. There, you will see a list of all the viruses that have been detected on your computer. Select the virus you want to check and click on its icon. This will open a window that shows you information about the virus, including how many files it has infected, how much damage it has done, and how to remove it.
If you delete quarantined viruses, the virus will be automatically re-added to your quarantine when you next connect to the network.
After uninstallation of Avast, quarantined files are deleted.
Avast offers a variety of ways to check if your computer is infected with a virus or blocked file. You can use the Avast Free Antivirus, the Avast SecureLine VPN, or the Avast Online Scanner.
The Avast quarantine folder can be found in C:\Program Files\Avast\Quarantine.