dogma,

The simplest thing to do is allow the connection requested. It is perfectly safe to do so. See what Avat wants to do.

Have you installed the latest version (549)?
If not, then do a manual update (Program) which will update the program build and VPS at one time.

Ashserv is more than likely trying to connect because the ini file is telling it that the time for an update check is due. Avast will check for an update even if you have it set to manual. All “manual” does is prevent the download of the update and subsequent installation.

I think that if you allow Avast to proceed, the problem will solve itself.

:smiley: