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685353 2008-07-04 22:45:00 I've just started using Avast anti virus.

I've found that when it is scanning in the background it is stopping access to some websites; the window opens but then the computer freezes. Disabling Avast stops the problem. Can I adjust the settings or is there anything else that can be done?

Thanks
JohnnyR (9277)
685354 2008-07-04 22:48:00 Right mouse on the a in the taskbar / on access protection / details.

Select web shield / click on terminate. It'll stop its service

I've noticed some of these services have been slow lately. And do take a while to do something
Speedy Gonzales (78)
685355 2008-07-04 22:52:00 Thanks Speedy,

I presume this turns it off, but that it's desirable if possible to keep it running. Is this a common situation with Avast?

JR
JohnnyR (9277)
685356 2008-07-04 22:56:00 It turns the web scanner part of Avast off, not Avast. Avast is still running / active

It can happen sometimes

If one of the services lag or use a lot of ram, terminate it.

The other services under on access protection are what Avast deals with, and uses.

If you select stop on access protection then Avast is disabled.

You'll notice the balloon tip pop up
Speedy Gonzales (78)
685357 2008-07-04 22:57:00 Thanks Speedy

JR
JohnnyR (9277)
685358 2008-07-04 23:32:00 maybe you could set the virus scan going when you go up for dinner or something. so it can still do its thing without annoying you or any other user. acronum (13577)
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