Hi Re-Na >>> I agree that would be better, but you can easily prevent the annoying >>> situation you described of an interrupted scan waiting for input by >>> turning off "interactive" by changing the settings (configuration < >>> expert mode). That way, you can have AntiVir automatically quarantine or >>> ignore anything it finds. Then you can go back and do whatever you need. >>> >>> > Ekhart, I'm new to this program. Just downloaded it tonight and put it > on the new laptop. > Could you please tell me under what directory I find where to turn off > interactive please. > I found the configuration and expert mode, but missed finding the turn > off interactive. Sorry, the other steps are these: configuration < expert mode < scanner < scan < action "for" concerning files < automatic -- -------list-services-below----------- Regards, John Durham (list moderator) <http://modecideas.com/contact.html?sig> Freelists login at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi List archives at //www.freelists.org/archives/pchelpers PC-HELPERS list subscribe/unsub at http://modecideas.com/discuss.htm?sig Latest news live feeds at http://modecideas.com/indexhomenews.htm?sig Good advice is like good paint- it only works if applied.