Avast Update 19.2.2364 causes webshield to disconnect internet

While watching youtube, my internet would disconnect randomly all of a sudden, usually around 1 minute or so into the video. And I would have to restart my ethernet adapter to get the internet back.

I found that Webshield was the culprit and I disabled it. The strange thing is that so far, it’s only happening when I’m watching youtube videos. Any idea what’s going on? I’m using the free version of avast. Thanks!

Repair Avast:

  1. Avast GUI → Settings → Troubleshooting
  2. Click on ‘REPAIR APP’.
  3. Follow instructions.
  4. Reboot.

Hmm I just tried that and webshield is still disconnecting the internet.

  • OS…? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP/Build…?)
  • Other security related software installed…?
  • Which AV(s) did you use before Avast…?