What is the meaning of "Warning" during a scan with Avira software?
This refers to files, which Avira software could not open or scan, because they are, for example, protected by Windows, or in use by another program. It could not be determined, whether they are virulent files.
Affected products
- Avira Professional Security, Version 2013 [Windows]
- Avira AntiVir Premium, Version 10 [Windows]
- Avira Server Security, Version 2013 [Windows]
- Avira Free Antivirus [Windows]
- Avira AntiVir for KEN! 4 (Clients & Service PC) [Windows]
- Avira Antivirus Premium 2013 [Windows]
- Avira AntiVir Professional, Version 10 [Windows]
- Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus, Version 10 [Windows]
- Avira AntiVir Server, Version 10 [Windows]
- Created : Monday, October 13, 2008
- Last updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
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