Hi,
I have been using Avast for a number of years now, and it is always the first thing that I install on a new computer.
However I am experiencing issues with a laptop that I have just purchased.
My Asus laptop came with a trial version of McAfee Internet Security pre-installed.
I checked the instructions on the McAfee web site and uninstalled it:
- Activate the subscription
- Remove using control panel
- Reboot
- Run the MCPR tool as administrator
- Reboot
All seemed OK
Next I installed Avast free antivirus, Malwarebytes and SuperantiSpyware (all of which I normally install).
Avast appears to install OK, and it says that it is up to date.
However, when I reboot, the PC hangs showing me the desktop.
When I move my cursor to hover over the task bar, all I see is a spinning circle.
If I reboot in safe mode all is OK.
I have tried repairing Avast - no good.
I have uninstalled Avast using Control Panel and aswclear.
PC boots fine.
But when I reinstall, I get the same again.
Any ideas?