I keep getting error messages which tell me aswmond.dll is corrupt - how do I get a good copy ?
Which is your Windows? 98, Me, XP?
Can you try to repair your installation?
Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > avast! antivirus > Remove. Then choose Repair function in the popup window (Repair). You must be connected to the internet while repairing.
If this does not help, can you uninstall / boot / install / boot again?