New installation on Vista

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
1

Hi,

I opened up a new laptop and the first thing I did was install avast. When I did I can no longer surf the net. When I stop on access protection I can surf.

I have performed installation on a bunch of machines running XP and I have never had a problem.

Any suggestions on tweaks I can make in the application to allow for web surfing?

HELP!

Thanks!

2

What is your firewall ?
Does it allow ashWebSv.exe internet access ?

  • If it does delete the entries for it reconnect to the internet, this will force the firewall to ask permission again.
3

I will try this and get back to you.

Thanks for the suggestion.

4

Many new systems come with an antivirus program already installed.

Did you check for one on your new laptop and remove it before installing avast?