Thanks for the continued help.

I will start from the begining again and include pictures.

XPSP2 - ZA - SPYBOT - ADAWARE - SPYWAREBLASTER

  • Checked and clean of spyware, also fine with CWShredder and Hi Jack

This.

  • Install 4.1 HOME
  • Set to permaneantly connected to internet.
  • Disable VDRB and merge icon with main Avast icon.
  • Give Email Scanner and Avast Setup access rights in ZA.
  • Program: Updated (previous version: 4.1.418, updated version:

4.1.501) VPS up to date.

  • Set “No Sounds” and Resident Protection to High.
  • RE BOOT, ALL FINE. Check Email, go online. RE BOOT again - Still all

fine.

Ini file reads.

[InetWD]
UseRAS=0
AssumeAlwaysConnected=1

NOW RUN AN UPDATE TO 4.5 (as per instructions)

    • Program: Updated
      (previous version: 4.5.501, updated version: 4.5.498)
  • Vps: Already up to date
    (current version 0444-3)
  • Setup: Updated
    (previous version: 4.5.501, updated version: 4.5.498)

RE BOOT (as requested by Avast) and I get this.