These are the most recent entries from avast’s log. I have to say I don’t really know what it is telling me, maybe someone else knows?

package   ERROR:HttpGetWinsock, WinsockTcpConnect() returned 0x00002AF9
general   InvalidateCurrent: invalidated server 'Download4 AVAST server' from 'main'
general   SelectCurrent: unable to find any suitable server in 'main'
internet   tried 9 servers to get file 'servers.def', but failed (0x20000004)
package   Tried to download servers.def but failed with error 0x20000004.
general   Err:Server download4.avast.com (unknown:80) is down.