Mcafee a password-protected file could not be scanned

This could also include software protection as appears to be the case here. By examining 1 the reason given by avast! Archive zip, rar, etc. Long before that happens avast's Standard Shield should have scanned them and before an executable is run that is scanned.

So I certainly wouldn't waste any processing effort or time in trying to crack any password as it is pointless. Mobile Security. Hi and thank you for the reply. Hello, I want to thank everyone for the information, help, and expertise.

I greatly appreciate it! The file was fine. Many thanks Sincerely Tanya P. Gargamel Guest. Quote from: Gargamel on October 16, , AM. Yes, that is the right idea, tag it at the end of original subject from first post. Quote from: Gargamel on October 16, , PM. Shorten the topic title to only the essentials, e. Files could not be scanned - archive password protected [Resolved]. I ran a virus scan and it could not scan 14 files due to them being "Password Protected".

But when I search for the file in my computer, its no where to be found. Is it a virus and how can I find and open it to scan it? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Vinod N. Hi, Thank you for posting in the Microsoft Communities. How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Vinod N's post on January 29, I, too, have the same problem.