Too much CPU usage:

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Yesteraday i recieved a critical update on Avast.
I chosed to have 30 trial (if that helps) and from that point Avast consumes 30-50% of my CPU :
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2,33GHz
4,0GB RAM
OS:
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

Is the “full” version too heavy for my old PC?
Is there a “lighter” version or how can i make it lighter ?

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  • Which Avast…? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
  • Which version…?
  • Other security related software installed…?
  • Which AV(s) did you use before Avast…?
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Did you reboot a few times ?

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I did reboot my PC quite some times.
The version of Avast in my PC is 12.3.2279 (build 12.3.31149.0)
Today’s update 160816-1

No other antivarius system installed.
I HAVE ussulay the free version but once it instaled last evening i had the option (that I activated) to have 30 trial of full version.
I never used othe AV than Avast the last 3 years and more!
If it helps: I receieved a message when the new version installed that i had to register again.

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See: https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB96

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Thanks i will start by disabling some of the componets to see if they affect the CPU usage.
Thanks again! :slight_smile:

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You’re welcome. :slight_smile:

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The CPU usage is from “Cleanup” if you disable it you are fine…

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Yea that is correct! I disabled CLEANUP and now Avast uses 1% of CPU if no other programms running same time!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH my friend! :smiley:

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You’re welcome… :slight_smile:

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Strange that an item listed under Performance is to blame for slowing down the system. :slight_smile:
I always do a custom install and uncheck Cleanup. :slight_smile: