I have to disable my avast antivirus to use my internet?

system · 2013-12-18T22:26:06.000Z

since i updated my avast i have had a problem with my internet, it doesnt matter if im using firefox, chrome, internet explorer < lol or other web browsers. If i disable avasts shields the internet works fine? any help?

many thanks - Rob

Alikhan · 2013-12-18T22:41:50.000Z

Did you upgrade via the user interface? If yes:

I’d recommend a clean install of v9.0.2011.

Download Avastclear, Rejzors uninstall tool and the appropriate Avast program edition

http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup.exe

Avastclear : http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe
Rejzors Uninstall tool: http://rejzor.wordpress.com/avast-cleanup-tool/

Uninstall Avast by control panel [If you don’t have Avast in control Panel go to #4]
Uninstall in safe mode using Avastclear.
Run Rejzors Uninstall Utility in Normal Mode (removes traces avastclear doesn’t) - reboot.
Check : Once uninstalled check in device manager>view>show hidden devices if there is anything related to avast with a yellow triangle… if so, uninstall it and reboot.
Install the version you downloaded.
Reboot.

system · 2013-12-18T23:24:19.000Z

I done what was mentioned above and i still have to disable the shields to brows any further help?

Alikhan · 2013-12-18T23:28:34.000Z

What was your previous anti-virus before Avast?

Run a quick scan with Malwarebytes to eliminate any chance of infection?

Which avast suite? (free, pro etc)?

DavidR · 2013-12-18T23:32:37.000Z

The most common cause of this is something blocking avast, firewall, etc.

What is your operating system and firewall ?
Does it allow avastSvc.exe internet access ?

If it does delete the entry for it and reconnect to the internet, this should force the firewall to ask permission again.

system · 2013-12-18T23:34:13.000Z

I have just installed windows 7 - 64 Bit and Avast is always my choice of anti virus so there is no chance of being infected? and its the standard free antivirus.

I read somewhere that the web shield might be being blocked by the firewall but when i went into my firewall then add a program to be allowed i couldnt find the web shield in the avast folder?

DavidR · 2013-12-18T23:38:43.000Z

There is no web shield file as such, you are looking for the avastSvc.exe as I mentioned in my post.

You didn’t say what is your firewall is ?

system · 2013-12-18T23:39:58.000Z

My firewall is the standard windows firewall too, and i added avastSvc.exe but still didnt do anything and i had to disable the shields to get back online

Alikhan · 2013-12-18T23:42:33.000Z

Windows Firewall and Avast don’t have issues…

You never answered which program edition of Avast you are using (home, pro)…

I’d also run a Malwarebytes scan for the purpose of it…

system · 2013-12-18T23:44:12.000Z

I guess its home edition ? not sure its just the normal “Free” anti virus and i will download Malwarebytes now and run a scan

Alikhan · 2013-12-18T23:47:22.000Z

robssuttie post:10:

I guess its home edition ? not sure its just the normal “Free” anti virus and i will download Malwarebytes now and run a scan

Sorry, my mistake. I should have typed in “free”. Once you’ve ran a scan, could you clarify the exact version of your avast? Program version.

system · 2013-12-18T23:50:38.000Z

Nothing found from that scan > Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2013.12.18.09

Windows 7 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
robs :: ROBS-PC [administrator]

18/12/2013 23:46:01
mbam-log-2013-12-18 (23-46-01).txt

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

Also im running program version 2014.9.0.2011

Alikhan · 2013-12-18T23:55:31.000Z

I honestly am now clueless here… last thing to suggest… an avast repair…

Control Panel>Program And Features>Uninstall a Program>Avast>Change>Repair and follow instructions… then reboot (important)

system · 2013-12-18T23:59:18.000Z

Okay ill do this now, thank you for your suggestions tho

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