Cpu Speed during Virus scan


  1. Marius Els
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    Cpu Speed during Virus scan


    Hi Guys, I'm as computer literate as a fly, so please don't laugh. I have just upgraded Microsoft Sec. Essentials, when it asked me on what percentage I would like the CPU to run during a scan. I set it to 10%, as I am not on the Pc during a scan! My thinking is that the anti-virus program can now run at full steam without any interruptions. Is this correct, or or am I thinking in human terms. Teach me.
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  3. Dwarf
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    Hi Marius and welcome to Windows 7 Forums

    I don't use MSE myself, but I've found this:

    CPU usage in "Settings"?

    You might also find more information by browsing here:

    Microsoft Security Essentials: Getting Started and Upgrading Forum
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  4. Marius Els
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    Hi Dwarf, Thank You and THANK YOU for the advice. It seems 50% is a safe bet.
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  6. Dwarf
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    You're welcome, Marius. :)

    50% does seem like a fair compromise, but I would certainly try other settings between 20% and 80% to find one that suits your system the best.
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