Slow response in deleting files

[Tom AZ]

Frequently, I experience quite a delay when I'm trying to delete a file(s). I'm thinking that Avast may be playing a role in this (but I'm not sure). I don't remember having this problem until I switched my AV software from Avira to Avast not too long ago. This is certainly not a serious issue, but at times it's rather annoying.

 

If my assumption is correct, is there something in Avast to either check or uncheck to keep this from happening.

[Winapp2.ini]

Well to confirm that it is Avast first, you could try disabling the AV as a whole and deleting a bunch of files.

 

Try poking around the settings ,and if you can't find anything that seems to be it, post on their forums.

 

Wost case scenario: new AV?

[eL_PuSHeR]

Are you deleting to Recycle bin? Try pressing SHIFT+DEL to avoid Recycle bin and to find out if that makes a difference. If so, Avast may be checking Recycle Bin.

[Tom AZ]

Are you deleting to Recycle bin? Try pressing SHIFT+DEL to avoid Recycle bin and to find out if that makes a difference. If so, Avast may be checking Recycle Bin.

Yes, I am deleting to the Recycle Bin -- and I'm now thinking that might be the problem -- might be just too big. I also have two USB external drives totaling 3TB attached. So, I just reduced my Recycle Bin to 1% Global.

 

Regarding Avast . . . I'm not yet a seasoned Avast user. So, if necessary, I'm just wondering if there's somewhere in Avast to exclude it from checking the Recycle Bin.