Hi,
After todays new update, I began having problems with my broswer (IE latest build), and for sum reason WIN XP informs me of limitations on my Internet connection. A lot of web pages of various sites simply did not open. I would refresh the paeg would pop up then dissapear, and I would receive the “The page cannot be displayed” error.
Now I have used updated versions of Spybot, Ad-aware, Spyblaster, Zonealarm, Avert and I have used all these programs to check what the problem could, since I suspected Spyware or a virus infection. However, I have tracked this problem directly to Avast.
When I disable Avast these problems dissapear and I can browse withotu any hassles, download, post etc, etc. I blocked Avast! Web Scanner in Zonealarm and received the following for sum reason:
The page cannot be displayed
There is a problem with the page you are trying to reach and it cannot be displayed.
Please try the following:
Click the Refresh button, or try again later.
Open the Web site home page, and then look for links to the information you want.
If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please contact the Web site administrator by using the e-mail address or phone number listed on the Web site home page.
HTTP 504 - Gateway timeout
avast! Web Proxy
When the server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, contacted the upstream content server, it did not receive a timely response.
should Avast be doing this. I re-eanbled (allow option in ZA) for Avasts Web Scanner and once again the “The page cannot be displayed” error appears. I stop the on-access protection in Avast and these issues suddenly dissapear. As I have mentioned above these problems began after I restarted Avast after the update as requested.
Please let me know what info I can provide for your convenience in order to determine if it is indeed Avast that is causing these problems?
Edit: I have read the ashWebSv.exe related posts and my Firewall asked for permission to have this service access the net (after restart), which I have allowed and, which I would usually do manually as well. I have checked “Program Control” under ZA to ensure I have Avast checked to “Allow” web access.
EDIT 2:
My private settings in ZA are on High. Why is the Webshield having problems with my settings in ZA. Is it an Avast related bug/error or ZA. If I have to chose preference over, which program to run, I think I will give ZA higher priority for now. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.