The Avast icon just disappeared from my desktop and I notice that many times comes a sign asking to turn off the computer for installation of a new version. But Avast resident looks like working well but do not open the window for scanning if I click at the resident protection icon. Please, can somebody give me a tip for that? I´m worried about this.
Thanks a lot.
Regina
version 4.7.942 home - VPS: 000715-1 / windows XP (Pack1)
As a temporary measure until this is resolved you can create a desktop shortcut for this file C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashDisp.exe (the avast icon and interface to the providers). Right click on the file and select Send To, Desktop (create shortcut). You will need to run this after each boot until the problem is resolved.
What other security based software do you have that might block new startup entries, e.g. Spybot S&D (TeaTimer), AdAware (AdWatch), SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor (StartUpGuard), PrevX, WinPatrol, ProcessGuard, etc. ?
Check the option in the Appearance tab of Program Settings. Or Make a link to ashdisp.exe in your startup folder.
I take it you mean reboot, rather than “I notice that many times comes a sign asking to turn off the computer for installation of a new version.” ?
Operating system restart needed by avast message - First check the contents of the C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\Setup\setup.log file, which should show you why it thinks the reboot is needed.
This could be solved, in some systems, by deleting the file C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\Setup\reboot.txt
Can you advise for a Mac?
you are posting in a topic from 2007
for Mac questions use the Mac forum section 