How to remove startup scan

[bjm]

@mgirons

Have the same issue. Start-up scan cannot be switched off as such. As bjm’s screen shot, you can only cancel but you have to do this every time before shut down, ie. it is only a one off, does not completely switch off. I don’t want it doing a scan, a) it will delay boot, b) fair chance will do the Norton standard thing and change/remove various items resulting in BSOD. So MUST click Cancel, unfortunately, does not come up with any confirmation that you have cancelled. If you don’t it will run on ne4xt boot, gives you option of pressing ESC to cancel - this needs sorting Norton

Hello @mgirons
Oh!? oh!?..are you reporting Cancel does not cancel?
Hmm, Cancel worked for me…as I recall.
I’ll need to test, again.

• Startup Scan scans for malware that is hard to reach after startup. This is an advanced scan designed for use when you suspect a threat in the system.

Learn more about Norton scans [here]

Startup Scan increases security when you start your computer.
Startup Scan is an advanced feature that scans for known types of malware and removes threats before the operating system and other services boot up. It ensures better protection by running all the necessary components that are required for computer protection when you restart your computer. This allows your Norton product to scan files before they are used by another program or the operating system.

Important: This scan is not run automatically or on a regular basis. If you suspect your PC contains malware, you can manually set up the scan to run the next time your computer starts. We recommend running the Startup Scan only when you suspect a threat in your PC.

Run a Startup Scan [here]

@mgirons

I have not set it up, but it still used to run at boot. Has not actually run because I have to cancel before closing down. Have not tried not cancelling, before cancelling, it used to run on each boot, had to cancel by pressing esc. each time. Quite a number of items in V24.xxx you cannot turn off

Hello @mgirons
I’ve seen Startup Scan run when I set up the scan to run.
Are you reporting Startup Scan runs when you do not set up the scan to run?
I only see [Press Esc to bypass scanning] when I set up the scan to run.

Set Up calls

Cancel scan calls

Cancel calls