Xenon… if the above quote from your post is correct, then I am afraid that you are NOT using the latest version of Avast. The latest version is 9.0.2011, several updates beyond your version. You might want to try updating Avast to the actual latest version and see if the problem still exists then. If so, come back with details of your system, etc. and I am sure that someone will try to help.

Gregg