latest version of Avast on WIn10 1607 build
Did an update and after the definition had complete the program wouldn’t close.
Is it time for a new virus program?
am I better off just uninstalling it and reinstall?
Have you tried repair option?
NEW AVAST REPAIR:
Open avast GUI>Menu>Settings>Troubleshooting>Click on REPAIR APP>Follow instructions>Reboot.
not yet, but I will
while I do that is there a way to know what avast clean up means by programs running in the background
AVAST specifically calls it “Windows Live” - MS has no clue what Avast is talking about. There no windows essential or windows live anywhere on the computer.
Windows Live is a discontinued brand-name for a set of web services and software products from Microsoft as part of its software plus services platform. It has been superseded by a product branded Office 365.
If you wanted to do repair see this reply https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=224325.msg1489232#msg1489232
that link brings me back here
also I don’t have office 365
See Reply #3
what am I looking for the link still brings me back here and I do not have anything labeled Microsoft or Office in any of the programs
Okey.If you want you can repair avast by
Open avast GUI>Menu>Settings>Troubleshooting>Click on REPAIR APP>Follow instructions>Reboot.
If it is not solved the problem then uninstall it and reinstall and reboot pc/laptop.
[b]Repair & Clean Install of Avast https://goo.gl/t7aJGq[/b]
Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn’t fix the problem, try the following:
If your Avast settings are not the default settings and you want them restored after the Clean Install, follow this before removing Avast.
https://goo.gl/TXjM7h
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A