How to run AVG in Safe Mode
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It is possible to run AVG scan in a safe mode, however the functionality is limited to command line scan only. To run the scan, you can proceed as follows:
- restart the computer into Safe Mode, as described at:
Win 2000:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/202485
Win XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222
Win Vista:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/f9c50a72-04ec-4088-9fd4-a4f979eef5a71033.mspx - in the Safe Mode, you can run AVG by double-clicking its icon on the desktop
- the Command Line Composer will be displayed and you can change the scan settings according to your individual needs
- all detected infections will be healed or moved to AVG Virus Vault automatically
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