About this tag
The file scan tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about scanning system files for integrity and malware detection. Users often run system file scans via command prompt to check for corruption, such as when troubleshooting BSOD errors like driver_irql_not_less_or_equal or error 0xa0000001. Other threads address antivirus scanning, including which files to scan for efficiency, issues with USB 3.0 scanners on Windows 7, and problems where right-click scan options become unresponsive. The tag also includes reports of trojans detected by third-party tools like Advanced SystemCare, where scans flag threats but antivirus software fails to act. Overall, the tag reflects common Windows troubleshooting involving file scanning utilities and antivirus software.
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    Windows 10 BSOD: driver_irql_not_less_or_equal ndis.sys

    Hi I've been get an ndis.sys BSOD the past few days. I've done a system file scan and no issues were found. I would really appreicate it someone could please debug my dump files? I've attached the 3 dump files from the past few days, the latest being today. Thanks Quyeno
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    Windows 8 Troubleshooting Blue Screen Error 0xa0000001 When Playing Watch_Dogs

    When I try to play Watch_Dogs the game loads up then at 3/4ths of the loading bar I get a blue screen and the error code 0xa0000001 and my PC reboots. I scanned the files in command prompt but it found nothing. What should I do now?
    • wildnate108
    • Thread
    • 0xa0000001 blue screen command prompt community drivers error file scan game issues gaming graphics launch loading issues performance reboot issues support system crash troubleshooting update watch_dogs windows error
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Trojan horse on a computer.

    Hello, Sorry if i posted it in wrong place. I have program that tells me that i have lots of bad trojans such as Trojan.win32/agent trojan-spy etc. Program is called Advanced system care 6 pro. I installed it today and when I ran scan it said scanning trojan.win32/agent trojan.win32/vunto...
    • Lapiz
    • Thread
    • advanced system care antivirus avast backdoor computer help file scan malware malwarebytes performance issues safe mode scan security software removal spyware superantispyware system issues trojan trojan removal virus windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Shell problem

    Hello, About 2 days ago I'm having shell problems, the right click menu of the mouse is the little problem. First i noticed that i coudnt right click on a rar file and then select extract with winrar. The menu of winrar was there but wen i clicked nothing happend, it just didnt do anything. I...
    • shub
    • Thread
    • avast context menu error file scan help request menu reinstall right click shell software issues troubleshooting user support windows 7 winrar
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Antivirus software: Which files to scan?

    I have AVG on windows 7 and it works real well. On my machine it takes a long time to scan full computer. What are the most effective files to continually scan to be most effective.
    • confused
    • Thread
    • antivirus avg file scan malware performance scan security windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software