avast pro latest version 5.0.594

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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when i first start up my pc avast pro is making it run very slow crashs my internet explorer but once the update for avast pro comes through my pc runs very smooth

im guessing it has something too do with the updater lagging my pc up any ideas on a fix or is this in the too do list ? :slight_smile:

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Possible workaround:
Open Avast!>>Main Settings>>Troubleshooting>>Check “Only load Avast! services after loading other system services”

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Some information about your system specs might not go amiss, CPU, RAM and OS ?

Presumably you have a broadband connection that is available very early in the boot, when a connection is available avast will check for updates.

  • In avast5 you need to edit (using notepad) avast5.ini the [InetWD] section of the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Alwil Software\Avast5\avast5.ini

  • Broadband connections, add this line:
    AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds=120 and
    AssumeAlwaysConnected=1 if not present (or edit AssumeAlwaysConnected=0 to AssumeAlwaysConnected=1)

[InetWD] AssumeAlwaysConnected=1 AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds=120
When complete save the changes, avast's self-defence module will ask for confirmation, etc. answer Yes.

The figure is seconds and the above equates to two minutes, you could try that and adjust upwards if required, 180, 240, etc.

@ Gargamel360
That will make no difference as it isn’t until after avast has loaded that the update check happens. So any delaying of the avast services would be in the millisecond range after windows services and shouldn’t really improve the early update check.

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Noted and logged for posterity :slight_smile:

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You’re welcome.

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how do i do a signiture as i have looked it doesnt have the option in my profile ?
i did that in the troubleshooting “load avast after other services”
but did understand the other post

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You can’t yet it is a restricted option until you have 20 posts.

  • You also need 20 posts to be able to use the PM function:
    The problem comes from drive by spammers, who having registered put objectionable or commercial links in their profile signature to try and gain link promotion, etc.

There have also been cases of the PM function being abused to spam forum members, so you will notice that you can’t use the PM function either.

Unfortunately because of the actions of others legitimate members suffer by the actions to prevent this spamming.

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thanks david r you been a great help and im happy with avast pro and the team :slight_smile:

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No problem, glad I could help.

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