After my browser locked up by an internet ad I had to power off and restart the computer… the Avast warning icon showed that my firewall wasn’t on. I checked and found that it can’t be started. However when I click the settings gear icon on the right it shows the firewall is on. See three attachments of snips.
A repair of avast is very likely solving it.
I am not sure what you mean.
From windows Control Panel > Programs and Features > Avast Antivirus - Change - from the next screen select Repair, complete and reboot.
Thank you! That worked.
You’re welcome.
Have a Merry Christmas.