Shields

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Every Morning when i boot there are some shields not working.
This Morning it is web and behavior.
When i closed down the computer last night they were all working that is after i did a clean install.
There seem to be a number of postings along the same lines.So it sounds like we need an update to fix.the problem.
The previous version worked perfectly.
It is becoming very noticeable that after a program update there are always problems that take some time to sort out. As soon as they are sorted we have more updates and more problems and so it goes on.
IS it really necessary to have update after update?I don’t think so.
Regards.

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→ http://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=858024

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Thank you

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You’re welcome.

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Oh dear
All shields were working perfectly yesterday on my W7 computer.
This Morning Web.Behavior,Mail and Script not working.
I have tried everything i can think of but still no joy
This is very annoying because everything on my XP works perfectly.
The only other security i have is Malwarebytes Pro and Windows Firewall
Please can some kind person give my some advice.I would be most grateful.
Regards.

Script shield now seems to be working.

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  • Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
  • Which version…??
  • OS…?? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP…?)
  • Other security related software installed…??
  • Which AV did you use before avast!..??
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Avast Free
1474
Malwarebytes Pro
Windows Firewall
I have tried AVG,Avira and Microsoft Security Essentials before installing Avast.
Regards

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First, be sure to get rid of all remnants of your prior installed AVs…!!!
→ http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/

Then:

  1. Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
  2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions…!!)
  3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
  4. Reboot.
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I answered you there.

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Great Asyn.
all shields working.Lets see what happens tomorrow when i boot.
I was not able to remove Avira.See screen shot.

I am most grateful for you assistance.
This is the second time you have got me out of a mess

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  1. OK, please report back tomorrow.
  2. I’ll have a look at it later, if needed.
  3. You’re welcome. :slight_smile:

PS: It would help to add a signature to your profile. :wink:

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I will,surely,report back tomorrow.
i will also add a signature when i figure out how to.
Regards

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You can enter it here: PROFILE → Forum Profile → Signature:

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Thanks
Profile updated

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Great, see/read you tomorrow.

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Asyn.
Good Morning.
I am pleased to report that all shields are running normally and will,probably,now continue to do so until the next program update.
I have done some serious thinking on the matter because i had the same problem with the last update and that problem was fixed by you along the same lines as your suggestions this time except all previous versions of Avast and Windows Security Essentials were not removed
From memory Security Essentials had not been tried at that time so it was not necessary to remove any fragments.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding future program updates.
Thanks again for you valuable assistance.
Yours
Philip

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  1. Good, seems to be fixed now.
  2. Just update trough the GUI, when asked to do so. (If you should run into trouble, revive this topic.)
  3. You’re welcome Philip.
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I normally update from the UI but sometimes via the Forum.It depends who has it first.
Do you think it was fragments that caused the problem?
Any further problems after updates i will get back to you
Philip

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Probably.

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I must learn to stay away but i just love trying new programs.
Philip