also if it is only a folder or file you would like to scan, you can focus that folder and then hit the application key. there is a menu point for avast which lets you scan this folder/file. chrissy ----- Original Message ----- From: G.W. Cox To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:20 PM Subject: Re: AVAST Directions You can start Avast from either the system tray or programs menu. In the former, type S, wait for the memory scan to run its course, tab to the area where you can hit the space bar to check areas to scan such as C, tab to start scan and hit that button.