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Resolved Microsoft Security Essentials thinks it hasn't run.

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Syncopator, 2011/12/12.

  1. 2011/12/12
    Syncopator

    Syncopator Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have Essentials configured to scan once a day, which it does.

    However, every so often the tray icon changes colour from its normal green to orange. When I open its window it tells me that "You haven't run a scan on your computer for a while ".

    Why does this happen?
     
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    wildfire

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    A full scan rather than the scheduled quick scan?

    If it bothers you that much in settings change quick scan to full scan under "Run a scheduled... "
     
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    Syncopator

    Syncopator Inactive Thread Starter

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    The scheduled scan is already a full one.
     
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    wildfire

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    Well I can't help you other than suggest that it hasn't updated for a couple of days.

    I'll leave this for others to answer.
     
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    TonyT

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    Verify the clock is set to correct time, zone & date.
     
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  7. 2012/01/13
    Syncopator

    Syncopator Inactive Thread Starter

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    Sorry people, I have just been reminded to respond.

    I subsequently asked the question on another forum and received advice which worked. The advice was to uncheck Windows MS AntiMalware in CCleaner's Applications tab.
    That solved the problem
     
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