Techie:

Each time I have uninstalled (3 or 4) total, I tried the repair tool first in the uninstall menu and it didn’t work.

Technical:

I have had AVG just before this and the Norton (2003? - built computer 2 years ago) 90 day trial when first installed os. Each one uninstalled through Add/Remove programs on control panel. If I have had Avast working for a good while, could a previously installed AV software be causing what is going on now? I am at work right now but when I get home tonight or tomorrow I will try and post processes. I am assuming it is done through the task manager or maybe administrative group on the start menu. Forgot to mention running XP HOME. I also tried sending an email on the unrealmark site to see if they had anything to add but it was a comments page and not a support page so who knows if I will hear anything.