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Ok. So I am having the same problem with IE 8 being so slow. 5 + minutes to load each page including my browser. I'm using XP Pro & Avast ver 2014.9.0.2006. This machine is a total reload (about 2 weeks ago)from a new partition and format on. Avast was loaded 2nd to Windows before any other required programs, Java, Flash etc.
I only started having the slow problem a few days ago and when I looked at browser add ons, Avast Online Security was listed twice. I selected one and hit disable but both went. At least my browser speed is back to normal.
So I'm thinking since Avast was loaded 2nd there is nothing else that could have created the problem but Avast itself. The time it took to show up has me wondering could it be a recent D/L from Avast that is causing the problem and have they looked into this?