Okay now…

-version 5.49
-update (connections): set to “my computer is connected permanately…”
-ashServ.exe (according to Sygate) has been trying to get out every minute or so
-just set Sygate to allow…to see what happens
-not sure how to “repair” avast!

ummm…I think I covered everything…I’ll check my Sygate logs in a few minutes to see if ashServ.exe is still trying to get out repeatedly.

Thanks again for help, Eddy and Techie