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If you have to disable the hosts file just to install their software, then something is not right at Avast. It would suggest Avast is more spyware than antivirus.
There’s a fair bit of context needed for that statement, but I do understand what you mean.
While it certainly does seem like Avast is getting to look more like adware/spyware, could a legitimate use for tracking technology exist? Or might it be that those who create certain hosts files to block parasite web sites hold a low regard for Avast? Nothing says those lists are perfect.
And there is no question we get value from the core functionality of the product. It’s not clear all of what we’re giving in return.
It’s just not a simple thing.
-Noel