DavidR
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With changed program processes, it is possible that a firewall could be blocking the changed process, resulting in an apparent inability to connect.
What is your operating system and firewall ?
Does it allow avastSvc.exe internet access ?
- If it does delete the entry for it and do a manual update and reconnect to the internet, this should force the firewall to ask permission again.
Whilst investigation/resolving this - the best option is to disable the web shield, that way you still have the remainder of the avast protection.