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Looks as if the avast push update of your browser did not take or complete properly. (You can find current version number via C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowser.exe. Highlight the executable to see the current version. Please report back with the version number.)
Maybe it’s time for a clean install of the Secure Browser
Download the installer from here, https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser
Download the Secure Browser Removal tool from here, https://download.avastbrowser.com/avast_secure_browser_uninstall.exe
Save your Bookmarks via the Book Marks Manager if you have custom bookmarks so you can import them when you re-install.
Uninstall Secure Browser via Programs and Features - Reboot
Run the removal tool, reboot, run the installer import your favorites if you saved them.
A video to help with the installation: https://youtu.be/r_VLA0HMLQM
Report back if that’s solved the problem or not.
My avast secure browser shows white window when its starts, and doesnt show any tabs and then it becomes not responding.
I am receiving the following error in my Windows 7 System log.
DCOM got error “2” attempting to start the service AvastSecureBrowserElevationService with arguments “” in order to run the server:
{620A093F-79D3-4CAB-8CAD-EB1A39A8C0A2}
Then it is immediately followed by the following:
The Avast Secure Browser Elevation Service service failed to start due to the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.
I went out for an Eastern vacations and when I returned I couldn’t see anything in the Secure Browser but the minimize, maximize and close buttons. I installed the latest version available but nothing changed. I have a Compaq 610, Windows 7 Home Premimum.
Hello.
The same issue with 2 PCs (both win7 x64). After last Avast Secure browser update cannot launch browser- it hangs up with up to 100% CPU usage. Reinstall does not help. The only way is run browser in compatibility mode (winXP SP2 or 3) or switch to another browser.