Slow scan w/latest AVG free anti virus

[Jim Baxter]

When my daily anti-virus scan runs, it is taking twice as long as the previous version.

I noticed that it is spending a LOT of time in "System Volume information\restore"

There are a lot of files there and I was wondering if they are all necessary. Are these just restore points? Are they needed? Can I go in and manually delete them?

Thanks

[Panama Red]

If your pc is running fine and you don't think you'll need the additional Restore Poiints, use Disk Cleanup to remove all but the most recent restore point. I always run Disk Cleanup before running scans for malware. DC dumps the temp, temp internet, and all other unnecessary files I choose. The remove old restore points option is under the More Options tab.

[Jim Baxter]

If your pc is running fine and you don't think you'll need the additional Restore Poiints, use Disk Cleanup to remove all but the most recent restore point. I always run Disk Cleanup before running scans for malware. DC dumps the temp, temp internet, and all other unnecessary files I choose. The remove old restore points option is under the More Options tab.

I don't have a "More Options tab listed in my Disk Cleanup.
I can select drive only.

[Panama Red]

Really? After you select the drive and the Disk Cleanup window opens you don't see two tabs? One should be Disk Cleanup and the other should be More Options.

[glc]

Turn system restore off, reboot, and turn it back on. This will wipe all restore points, and when you re-enable it, it creates a new snapshot.

[Jim Baxter]

Really? After you select the drive and the Disk Cleanup window opens you don't see two tabs? One should be Disk Cleanup and the other should be More Options.

Tis true - when I click on "Disc Cleanup" I get a drop down box to select either the C: or D: drive. That's it.

[Jim Baxter]

Turn system restore off, reboot, and turn it back on. This will wipe all restore points, and when you re-enable it, it creates a new snapshot.

I must have my stupid hat on.
Where do I find the ability to turn system restore off and on. I only see options to restore to a new date, or undo a previous restore.

Is it right there in front of me? :confused:

[trulad]

When you open System Restore there is a box on the upper left to check to turn off system restore.
trulad

[Jim Baxter]

When you open System Restore there is a box on the upper left to check to turn off system restore.
trulad

Ah, thank you. It was right there all along.
I did it, it worked, all the old points are gone.