Avast blocking programs

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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I’m a long term user of the free AVAST and just switched to the Pro version. It’s driving me nutty and I’m regretting my decison.

I can no longer use my photo editing software (Corel) to upload photos directly to FB or Flickr. My weathernetwork gadget can’t access the internet. I’m going crazy trying to figure out how to fix this. While I am not a computer genius I’m not a total newbie either.

please help

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  • Which version of avast! Pro…??
  • OS…?? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP…?)
  • Other security related software installed…??
  • Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??
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  • Avast Pro
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Malwarebytes
    I’ve used avast for a few years so there are no other AVs installed. prior to this it was AVG

I can also no longer download books to my reader, install firefox.
argh

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  1. Download avast! Pro Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
  2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions…!!)
  3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
  4. Reboot.