[quote author=ady4um link=topic=78657.msg654626#msg654626 date=1307681686]Although I think this is a conflict more related to Windows Activation than to Avast, I indeed think that the bottom line will be that some users will stop using/installing Avast and they will start recommending other security solutions.

Yes, especially if the other possible solutions are more time consuming.

I am GUESSING that the problem is presenting itself in “new” installations of Windows (Vista)

Not in my case. I’ve been using Vista on this Dell PC for 3 years or so…