Just got done talking to Avast tech support for the second time, and I’ve gotten better response from answering machines…
It took 20 minutes for them to figure out what I already new, and what I told them right off the bat.
If any one knows how to fix this, besides washing the hard drive, let me and them know.
But since it’s a $200 net book, I will probably just chuck it out…And look for a replacement for Avast.