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The OP’s statements were as crass as your own.
He is wrong and makes false statements in his post.
He , and he alone is 100% responsible for what takes place on his system.
Avast have always given detailed information on what is new in each version, and how it will affect users.
The OP falsely states that avast have removed shields and he has to pay to get them back.
The shields are the same in all the versions, free or paid.
The OP should have taken the time to READ about the new version, and decide if it suited his needs.
Fact is, he has blindly updated software, deosn’t like the result, has not bothered to read the Help File, Blogs, or the avast team post at the head of the forum.
He uses a FREE software, and then claims avast have " screwed users over" … they have not. Nothing has been taken away, and nowhere can you " buy back shields".
The OP needs to take reponsibility for HIS actions and learn to read about the software he is adding to his machine.
Makes no difference which vendor you use, the same applies, it is the operator that put it there.