Running a Boot-Time Scan in AVG AntiVirus from Windows in Safe Mode

If malware prevents AVG Internet Security or AVG AntiVirus FREE from running a Boot-Time Scan, you can run Windows in Safe Mode and use the Boot-Time Scan scheduler.

Run a Boot-Time Scan

1. Reboot your computer and start Windows in Safe Mode with Command Prompt according to instructions from Windows support:
   • Windows 10 | Windows 8/8.1 | Windows 7
2. In the Command Prompt window, type the CD command and the location of your AVG installation file (C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus by default), then press Enter ↵ on your keyboard.

3. Type the sched /A:* or sched.exe /A:* command, then press Enter ↵ to schedule a default Boot-Time Scan of all local drives on your system.

4. When the Command Prompt dialog indicates that the Boot-Time Scan is scheduled, type shutdown /r, then press Enter ↵ on your keyboard to re-boot your computer and run the Boot-Time Scan.
5. After your computer restarts, a Boot-Time Scan progress screen appears as Windows begins loading. For any detected threat, AVG applies the action specified in your application settings. If automatic actions are enabled, AVG resolves any issues with no actions required from you. If you disabled automatic actions, manually select which action to take.

The scan usually takes several minutes but the duration varies depending on the speed of your system and the number of files to be scanned. When the scan is completed or skipped, Windows continues booting up.