Is There A Way To Stop A Scan On A Usb Flash Drive

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
in Antivirus

I have a 16 GB flash drive that I use as off-site backup to store my data and email files on, some 6,000 or so files. I know that I can disable USB scanning and I try to remember to do that when I insert


this backup flash drive into the computer; however, now and again, I forget and the flash drive takes some 10 to 15 minutes to scan and I can't find a way to stop or cancel the scan.


The USB scan is useless since it is all just data from my scanned computer. I format the flash drive each time before copying my scanned data and email files to it.


Any assistance appreciated. Have a great day.


Regards,


-Phil

Comments

  • Rohugh
    Rohugh ✭✭

    You can set up and schedule a custom scan, don't include the flash drive in that scan, then disable the other scans.


    GUI>Scan Now>Manage Scans>New Custom Task

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You can set up and schedule a custom scan, don't include the flash drive in that scan, then disable the other scans.


    GUI>Scan Now>Manage Scans>New Custom Task


    Thanks, Rohugh. I am glad it is not just me who couldn't find a "Stop Scan" button for a USB drive.


    Have a great weekend.


    Regards,


    -Phil

  • PNutts3
    PNutts3
    Thanks, Rohugh. I am glad it is not just me who couldn't find a "Stop Scan" button for a USB drive.


    It's not just you. There is no (graceful) way to stop a USB device scan. :(

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