Hidden Avira quarantine!
SolvedMisteryBean Posted messages 8946 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention -
Hello. Avira has put an enormous amount of files in quarantine, really an enormous amount: about 50 GB!!! So obviously my C: drive is full.
I see the directories in the hierarchy (C:\ProgramData\Avira\Endpoint Protection SDK\common\sentry_quarantine), they are gigantic.
I know what Avira has deleted, a game, it's not a big deal. I want to delete the files in quarantine... And that's where it gets complicated: When I go into the Avira program, it tells me that I have no files in quarantine!!!
I can't delete them manually, Avira doesn't show them to me, and therefore can't delete them either... I'm stuck...
Does anyone have an idea on how to delete these files manually or how to force Avira to "see" them? Please? Thanks in advance...
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If you uninstall it, there will be no more access for Avira to this folder and you can delete it, however, make sure to check the link I mentioned above because it's a pain to uninstall.
Preferably use REVO uninstaller.
Hello,
What did he put in quarantine? Game files or an ISO?
If worse comes to worst, uninstall Avira and its modules and it should ask you if you want to empty the quarantine; otherwise, once uninstalled, you should be able to delete the Avira folder.
If you have Win10 or 11, you won't need to reinstall it, see => HERE <=
These are game files.
I thought about uninstalling, but I’m not sure about the effect on quarantine. Are you sure that uninstalling will either clear the quarantine or change its attributes? I looked for information on the subject but couldn't find anything...
Anyway, thanks for your response; it always gives me a lead...
The uninstallation worked, the quarantine directories have been deleted along with their huge content.
And indeed, even though Windows' antivirus does the job, it seems a bit light to me. I will make do with it for a day or two until I choose another one (but definitely not Avira, I've learned my lesson).
In any case, thank you for your responses.
And indeed, even though Windows' antivirus does the job, it seems a bit light to me. I'll settle for it for a day or two while I choose another one (but not Avira, I've learned my lesson).
I've had Windows 10 since its launch (migrating from Win8.1) and Windows Defender as my only antivirus.
I've never had to deal with a single infection on my PC and yet, I really put it to the test regularly.
It includes a particularly sensitive ransomware which makes its configuration tricky but consequently effective.
After that, everyone manages with their own feelings ;-]