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I have used Avast for years also. Since version 4. I am still on version 8 because it works and I like it. But I refuse to "upgrade" to the newest version. Honestly Avast is not what is used to be. I have stopped recommending it and no longer install it on computers I fix or build. It was much better when it was a simple Av solution instead of trying to be everything I don't need or want.
No, avast is not the same, and will never be, I'm old avast 4.5 customer, the good old reliable and non trouble antivirus. Some times the "improvements" companies make to their product hurt their customers directly, but also indirectly the company itself, it just a matter of time.
I know this is not the topic nor place but any of you remember the good old Nero 5 or 6 even 7, that was the best multimedia software, I've used it for over 10 years until version 8, that's when the fiasco started.
Look on the net and Nero rating, by old and new customers, horrible. Nero is straggling now and seeking bell out from going under, avast might be heading the same route.
Good luck.