Avast and Firefox Issue

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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I haven’t been here to the forums for some time, so maybe somewhere this topic was covered. Ever since I installed the latest Avast IS 2016.11.1.2253 it seems Avast wants me to use Google as my browser— but I don’t like Google!
I’ve always used Firefox, kept it up to date along with the few add-ons I use for it. Why does it take 20-30 seconds longer ( than before) for Firefox to open when I start the browser. It’s frustrating some times… I have several other minor glitches with the new program update of Avast. One, I used the repair feature and bam! (and that’s not malwarebytes) now the entire program takes at least 2 minutes to load… crazy, strange things going on.
I know if I do an uninstall run Avastclear and reinstall, most of the little glitches will be fixed. However, it does not make me too happy that Avast wants me use Google as a browser. Any ideas on the Firefox and Avast not playing nice together??

Thanks and have a terrific Tuesday
Streim

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I use firefox exclusively (on both my systems) and I’m not being hassled to use google chrome, so I don’t know what your settings are.

Something that may or may not have an impact - AvastUI > Settings > Troubleshooting - and check the ‘Do not use Chrome as Avast default browser’ option.

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:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: Thank you David. Something so simple. That was the issue. High five!
Streim

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You’re welcome.

It isn’t particularly obvious what this option might do or be for.

I always thought this option somewhat strange, especially if I haven’t got Chrome. But there are some (or used to be) internal parts of avast that have web links. I believe if you use any of these if the option is unchecked then it may offer Chrome.

But to me it seems to have a dual purpose.