macb Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Anyone got an explanation for the below comment: I did a complete scan with my Free AV programme which I have used for several years and class it as very good. The full scan result showed one warning as follows (C:/pagefile.sys) could not be opened ??? Okay you buffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Anyone got an explanation for the below comment: I did a complete scan with my Free AV programme which I have used for several years and class it as very good.The full scan result showed one warning as follows (C:/pagefile.sys) could not be opened ??? The file is a system file and is locked from being opened by another program as it is in use all the time by Windows for memory/disk swapping. You can put it in your AV program as an exception to not scan. Or you can disable paging, reboot, do the scan then re-enable paging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzasore Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 If you use Avast it does an offline scan is this the same??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Anyone got an explanation for the below comment: I did a complete scan with my Free AV programme which I have used for several years and class it as very good.The full scan result showed one warning as follows (C:/pagefile.sys) could not be opened ??? Okay you buffs and the question is... ...which program do you use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdanielsesq Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 It is normal for AVG 8.5 Nothing to worry about. BR>Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Anyone got an explanation for the below comment: I did a complete scan with my Free AV programme which I have used for several years and class it as very good.The full scan result showed one warning as follows (C:/pagefile.sys) could not be opened ??? Okay you buffs This is a legit Windows file. A virus scanner can't open it because it's a locked and protected system file. pagefile.sys deals with virtual memory. So, run a scan in safe mode. Edited June 3, 2009 by webfact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macb Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks guys I knew you buffs would all know the answer. I use Avira Antivirus free. used it for about 10 years now updates auto every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 How much ram does your computer have and of what type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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