Thx for that Bob,

I kinda hoped that you would have Avast Premium - then that could be the explanation.

Wondering if Win 8.1 Pro is the solution then, hmm.

Do you have the default settings in Avast? I do.

I can see there are some settings that maybe could make some difference, but they all seem to disable too much from my POV.

For example;

  • I still want Avast to update the virus definitions automatically, and I do want it to show the popup for when it’s done.

  • I still want Avast to automatically check for new program updates, and just alert me that there’s one available - so I can choose to update it instantly or later.

  • But I don’t want Avast to scan my registry or harddrives in the background, unless I personally give it permission on demand.

  • And I don’t want Avast to give me intimidating ads/popups/alerts about Grimefighter/Optimize my PC and so on.

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs5ysvGSAI0sTDz_lsQ10xXgZ9UyWoX8j2Frytx7HRdOhA9h6b

http://www.getavast.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/avast-grimefighter-pop-up.jpg

(ATM I get these kind of alerts a couple of times a day. That’s what I wanna get rid of.)

To sum it all up; I just want Avast to be an antivirus. Nothing more nothing less.