I’ve just updated to version 2014.9.0.2011.
Avast memory usage in idle time is around 35 MB, and peak memory usage is around 80 MB.
In previous versions the numbers were 2 (TWO) MB in idle and 50 MB max.
Also, Firefox now starts up with extra 10 MB.

What could be the cause?

Thank you.

Yes, this issue is being discussed/investigated in a couple of topics
Here’s one lately: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=142936.180 :slight_smile:

It has been reported before. lukas.hasik is asking for process dump to be sent to avast!.

ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=142936.msg1037802#msg1037802
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=142936.msg1037877#msg1037877
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=142936.msg1038224#msg1038224

I am sending my dump tomorrow when I have better connection.

Thank you schmidthouse and iroc9555. I appreciate your help.

You’re welcome. :slight_smile: