Hi
I have searched for this and can’t seem to find any topics or answers, so I am posting this question.
It seems that with numerous other firewalls, the AVAST user has to do some changes in their firewalls, in order for AVAST Web shield to work properly. As noted http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=11486.0
My specific question is as follows:
-Is there any settings for the Windows Firewall in SP2?
-Do you need to “add” any of the AVAST modules in the exception rule in the Windows Firewall?
Any constructive feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
Cheers 
Windows firewall only protects inbound. I strongly suggest you use one that also checks outbound.
Not that I know… avast does not interfere with it as it asks only for inbound attacks like Eddy posted.
No…
In the ‘outbound’ firewall (3rd party) you must give access to avast.setup (update), ashwebsv.exe (WebShield), ashMaisv.exe (Mail service).
We try to be always constructive ;D
To Eddy and Technical… a big thanks for your input and assistance.
The reason I had asked the original question is as follows:
-When I have Web Shield active, my CPU usage goes to 100% and nothing can be launched. With Web Shield “terminated” the CPU usage averages 4%. I have the following “active”
Instant Messaging-Network Shield-Outlook/Exchange (I use Outlook)-Standard Shield…all others are terminated.
-MS AntiSpyware enabled/disabled, uninstalled same results
I am trying to pinpoint the reason for the high CPU usage when Web Shield is “active”.
I will add that the PC (laptop) used version 4.5 before with no ill effects, so I am still trying to find an answer.
Thanks
Cheers
Hi 
Am I the only one here having this situation with high CPU usage with WEBSHIELD active? ???
I have searched this forum and found no reference to this.
Users in other forums have seen this annomally and they have no specific answers either, so they have turned off WEBSHIELD and so will I.
Thanks for your time.
Cheers