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Antivirus scan has been running for hours and won't finish

Antivirus scans take time because they check every file on your computer. A full scan takes 2 to 8 hours if you have lots of files. This is normal. Your computer will be slow, so don't interrupt it.

When your antivirus runs a full scan, it reads through every file and folder on your drive. The bigger your drive and the more files, the longer it takes. Your computer runs slower during a scan because the hard drive is working hard and your processor is busy checking files. This is normal and expected.

Risk: Low ⏱ 2–8 hours Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Make sure the scan has been running for less than 8 hours
  • Make sure the progress bar is moving even slowly
  • Check how many files are on your computer. More files means longer scans

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