Free Avast Corrupts IE Browser

Edit: My apologies. That was meant to be a response to this post from schmidthouse:-

If the OP has Unchecked "Browser Protection" during Custom Install as Craigb directed, there will be no Avast Online Security listed in the Add-ons.
I am fully aware of that. But it never hurts to check.

OK. That’s my idea busted. Sorry I couldn’t help more.