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Original review: April 21, 2019I have installed Avast after malware got onto my computer, and I had to do a full restart of Windows 10. I already have Mcafee, which costs money just to protect you from a virus.:( I shouldn't have to pay just to be protected. If the company believes in the customer and wants to actively be there for the customer, not just to get money, they would make this aspect free. I understand the other aspects, but you should be protected from malware on your computer.
I was going to originally install Norton, because I've used that Anti-virus protection before, and, I like Norton, but I also know they make you pay, for literally everything, so I decided to try a new Anti-Virus. I found Avast upon my search. It looked good from the logo and the website. I installed it and immediately was impressed with the user-interface.
May 3, 2018 - There are quite a few different ways to solve this issue so make sure you. Solution 4: Avast Screensaver Scanning Even Though it Shouldn't. PC screen says 'Loading. This shouldn't take long' EXIT. GetHuman-bertcook's customer service issue with Avast! From March 2019. I agree the reinstall with Earlybird shouldn't make a difference, but it did. Fixed the issue on both systems. Earlybird works great now with full Avast protection. The message headers would post right away, but the messages took forever (sometimes not at all) to load. It's all good now.
When I got re-directed somehow to another website, it protected me immediately, and even buzzed letting me know. Not only that, it told me what drivers to update, (although I only have free version so I cannot install this), but I can install the drivers manually myself, now that I know what drivers to install.
I also swear my computer was speedier since this app install! This protects me from what I need to be protected, without money-costing me, because they care about me, not just my money.I just love this product so much! Everything is perfect with this! I am going to stick with this Anti-virus forever! I love this Anti-virus so much, that I decided I am going to upgrade so It'll install drivers for me and do lots more! This program has so many features versus Mcafee, (which I also have but won't do anything because not paid!), and so much more than what other virus-protection services have. It also has good Anti-virus tests to prove it!
Thank you so much Avast, you have changed my life for the better. Definitely will recommend!! Original review: April 15, 2019I have Avast Premier, Cleanup and SecureLine. SecureLine is working normally. Premier and Cleanup have both been completely out of service for 2 days, starting April 3, 2019. Cleanup simply will not open.
Trying to open Premier gets a black square on-screen that says, 'UI failed to load. This is embarrassing. Your protection is running, but the UI is having a really bad day.'
Well, this is the 3rd day. What's happening with Avast? Can't find any news stories related to problems at Avast. Is it just me? Avast unlike many other AV software I have tested, has successfully managed to isolate viruses and malware even in archived files surprisingly. Another astonishing feature with Avast subsequently missing from vast majority of other AV programs is customisation in the installer letting you decide exactly what you want included and what you want excluded.Avast AV also gives you good control of settings, all the annoying features can be easily turned off, Avast has always had a good interface which really helps navigating through the various advanced features. Avast not only lets you quick scan but also do complete scans, Avast also includes a boot scan option which will scan your computer before Windows boots, extremely helpful in removing very dangerous threats.Despite this, Avast will not compromise in safety even on the free version and will constantly give you offers on the paid variant, there no reason not to accept.
Avast is also one of the extremely few that STILL supports Windows XP and Vista to this day letting you safely use older computers with Internet connection. As someone who still has to rely on old systems for crucial software support, this is a Godsent gift to not having to worry about ransomware attacking old systems thanks to Avast.All my clients really like Avast except the annoying pop-up reminding them to buy the software but people having previously had their computers attacked by virus has never had issues after I installed Avast free Antivirus on their systems afterwards. It can without a doubt be said that Avast tops all charts in review sites for best protection, features, user friendliness, and excellent customer service willing to help. It is hard to understand why Avast themselves receive such harsh critique when they are just trying to help, but in reality there is no helping the helpless.
Original review: June 19, 2019Continuing to charge me despite multiple requests from me, in writing, to cancel my service. Will confirm refund via email, intentionally not reference canceling future charges, and then we're back again with the same problem a few months later. It is not possible to cancel the auto-renew option through their customer portal and you'll be stuck contacting them directly each time to request a refund. Fraudulent practices.
Have already spoken with representatives 'Vladimir' and 'Arvin.' and the issue is not resolved. Original Review: I made the mistake of purchasing a one year subscription to Avast.
I have a newer computer with a current version of Windows Defender. Defender has improved to the point where you do not need another antivirus. Once I downloaded the paid version, I started to have trouble with my computer. When waking it up, the hard drive would run continuously for three to five minutes and adware appeared that Avast could not remove. I had to take my machine to the repair shop to get it fixed and was told Avast was the problem.
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I contacted the company, explained the problem and asked for a refund. But, because it was a few day past my 30 money-back guarantee, they would not refund the money. Bottom line is I would not recommend Avast if you have Defender. I would also not recommend Avast to anyone based on how they blew off my issues. A good company would have been more responsive. Original review: June 10, 2019Avast employs increasingly deceitful practices meant to lure users into installing additional or paid versions of Avast software, which results in a horrible service experience for users.
Scan results from free antivirus are purposely mixed in with sneaky prompts for money. They have gotten so bad that I frequently receive calls from panicked acquaintances, using free Avast product, sure they got a virus and scared off all the popups (all from Avast antivirus, actually). I recently installed a FREE DOWNLOAD VPN option. No mention of it being a paid add-on anywhere until after your install succeeds, not on a download page, not on a download instructions page or on setup instructions page. Avast conveniently omitted that it is in fact a paid product from all its marketing and product documentation prior to install. Simply no way of knowing.
It is up to the duped user to later try to de-install the program (or try). Viruses behave like this. I am a former IT security officer and I no longer recommend Avast products due to Avast's increasingly deceitful business practices. Original review: May 26, 2019I signed up for the free 30-days trial version of it.
I've since uninstalled it and forgot about it. Email came to me about the automatic purchase but I never saw it because it went in spam. 44 days later, I've been wondering why are there 63$ missing on my bank account until I accidentally found the Avast email with the bill. I filed for refund - but their policy is 30 days (unlucky me).
I tried to cancel the subscription using the link in the email, but check this. THERE IS NO WAY TO CANCEL THE AUTO RENEWAL IN THE LINK PROVIDED. Original review: May 19, 2019I can't speak for its ability to protect you from viruses. I can only attest to what it's like trying to uninstall it. I never tried to download Avast (free trial), yet somehow it ended up on my desktop (I'm guessing it was downloaded by mistake). I thought it was weird, so I went to delete it, which I didn't have permission to do even though I have admin rights. Tech support was remarkably unhelpful.
The software is harder to uninstall than the worst malware I've had to deal with. I tried changing ownership of the files, ending the processes, deleting from command line, all to no avail. You shouldn't have to force your users to download a separate uninstall tool and boot in safe mode in order to remove your app.
And the fact that I did all that and still have Avast files on my computer I can't get rid of is infuriating. As a programmer, this whole app is very much not user friendly and has several features I would consider highly invasive.
Download at your own risk. Original review: May 17, 2019Well in short I liked Avast despite the insane prices for every aspect of it and of course if you dare miss or forget about the renewal they sign you up for and you quit using them prepare to be robbed out of the blue. Since it takes a year or two it'll come out of nowhere and in your busy life will make you forget about it. Good luck getting a refund and trying to remember your login to stop the renewal. Otherwise they work pretty good about protecting you unless something gets past their software in which case too bad. Figure out how to remove it yourself. And I told them previously I hadn't yet activated anything, still haven't!
My last correspondence to AVAST was telling them I hadn't found a page yet to view my HORRIBLE experience with them but that I would KEEP LOOKING. AND WAA LAAA, I FOUND ONE. It has been 4 business days and NOTHING from them.
Phones don't exist for AVAST, just AVAST suppliers and if I HAVE TO I will BUG everyone of THEM.ASUS loads AVAST on their products so THEY ARE next on my list. It's sad to think that these types of people are ALLOWED to rip people off. No one is WATCHING THEM, they WATCH US though. Big brother crap. Sick big brother on them.
Well, I'm here to say that I'm like a Pitbull NIPPING at their heels and WON'T STOP until I get a chunk of their backside and GET MY MONEY $$$$. Original review: May 2, 2019I was charged for two products this morning from Avast due to the auto-renewal. I have submitted refund requests for the two orders and I got a request ref no.
However, in the acknowledgment notification, it says 'you can expect to get in touch shortly via the e-mail you provided'. After that, I haven't received any e-mail from them. Also, there is no one you can reach or a webpage where you can check the progress of the refund request. Any help in this regard will be appreciated. When I finally reached someone in customer service at Avast, by email, they said they would not give me a refund until I presented proof that PayPal had cancelled my dispute with them.
I presented that proof to them by email, and have not heard anything from them. A similar incident happened to me before with them. I finally got it resolved, and gave them a benefit of the doubt.
I feel that they are mainly interested in taking money from my account. I understand that they are based in the Czech Republic. Original review: April 17, 2019I received an email telling me I had been given a free upgrade to Cleanup Premium. When I went to use it I was asked to pay 29.99$ (not free). I contacted customer service and here is their reply. 'We understand that the email is poorly worded, and are working on improving it.” Here is the poorly worded email - 'I’m Martin., product expert for Avast Cleanup Premium.
You’ve been given a free upgrade to the all-new, most powerful PC optimization tool from Avast, and I’m very pleased to introduce you to your new product.' Seems pretty well worded to me.
Original review: April 9, 2019I knew that my renewal period was coming up in 24 hours. I couldn't remember my password, when I tried to reset it using the email that they spam almost daily, it told me there was a problem with my account. I then explicitly un-installed the trial version on internet security and installed the free version. This morning I got an email -to the email account that they said yesterday had a problem - that told me they 'upgraded my free version, installed the pay version and that I had been billed $59.99!!!! I immediately sent them an email telling them to cancel and refund my money. They refused.
Original review: April 7, 2019I subscribed to several Avast products in April, 2018. By July I had enough of the weird problems; freezes, slowness, etc. I de-installed all except the advanced cleaner, and asked for a refund, but was outside the refund window, so was stuck. I cancelled my renewal of the one product left on March 23, 2019. Today, April 7, I got hit with TWO auto renewals, one for $65.03 and one for $86.71 - wow!
No warning either. Disputing with CC company and dropped a complaint to their tech support with Cancellation confirmation attached. I'm done with Avast as soon as this is resolved. Czech-based Avast was the first company to offer home network security and is dedicated to providing free antivirus protection to homes, schools and businesses around the world. At ConsumerAffairs we love to hear from both consumers and brands; please never hesitate to. We take privacy seriously, please refer to our to learn more about how we keep you protected. You’re responsible for yourself and please remember that your use of this site constitutes acceptance of our.Advertisements on this site are placed and controlled by outside advertising networks.
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I had my unRaid Box running for months without any obvious problems. Shares worked, Dockers worked, VMs worked but my plexserver needed an update. So yesterday i tried to login to the GUI, but the GUI didn't load or loaded extremely slow and than got stuck. I tried it several times but never got far, the first page 'main' would load sometimes but switching to Dockers ended in a freeze. There i realized that this Problem had also occurred the first time in November or December 2016 after updating unRaid, but it disappeared after a dirty reboot and the following rebuild of the array.
What stuck out to me was that the inet assignments to br0 and eht0 in the ifconfig.txt file (in the system folder) as I thought that they would be reversed with eth0 being assigned an IP address pointing to your router.Second thing was was the differences between your network.cfg file (in the config folder) and mine. I have listed mine before so you can see what I mean.# Generated settings:USEDHCP='no'IPADDR='192.168.1.242'NETMASK='255.255.255.0'GATEWAY='192.168.1.1'DHCPKEEPRESOLV='no'DNSSERVER1='208.67.222.222'DNSSERVER2='208.67.220.220'DNSSERVER3='I know that setting up servers with Dockers and VM's apparently present a lot more choices that can/have to be made when configuring NIC(s) but with my simple setups I have never seen what they are. That is why I asked if someone more familiar would have a look to see if your system has been setup properly. I tried the following settings on a completely formatted and fresh install of unRaid 6.3.3# Generated network settingsUSEDHCP='no'IPADDR='10.2.10.101'NETMASK='255.255.255.0'GATEWAY='10.2.10.1'DHCPKEEPRESOLV='no'DNSSERVER1='208.67.222.222'DNSSERVER2='208.67.220.220'BONDING='no'BRIDGING='yes'Still the GUI loads one time and then doesn't respond anymore.
Avast Loading This Shouldn't Take Longer
I run memtest for 6 Hours with 3 passes and 0 errors. I switched the network-cable and router ports. Still no success unRaids remote GUI always loads the first time i open the browser and then freezes.-I put my old unRaid 6.3.1 installation back on my stick. Now My Plexserver is running, my Teamspeakserver is running, my Windows7VM is running and i can manage the GUI from the local Hardware. Only the problem with the remote GUI still is there. How could you explain this? If there is a configuration Problem, nothing shut work, but its only the GUI and only the GUI from a remote browser.
This has to be a bug right, after all the other people complaining about the unresponsive GUI.!?Edited April 20, 2017 by derMeisterRollback, now everthing runs except remote GUI!? I put my old unRaid 6.3.1 installation back on my stick. Now My Plexserver is running, my Teamspeakserver is running, my Windows7VM is running and i can manage the GUI from the local Hardware. Only the problem with the remote GUI still is there. How could you explain this? If there is a configuration Problem, nothing shut work, but its only the GUI and only the GUI from a remote browser. This has to be a bug right, after all the other people complaining about the unresponsive GUI.!?I am not sure what is going on.
One thing that might help would be a diagnostics file from that fresh install of 6.3.3.IF you have a monitor and keyboard installed on your server, you might try the boot option with the GUI mode and see if the GUI is operation on that monitor.Try running the htop from the command line and see if there are any processes that are consuming all of the CPU cycles. Also check in that display that emhttp process is running.
( emhttp should be at the end of the command line- not in the middle. That is the process that provides the GUI.). I put my old unRaid 6.3.1 installation back on my stick.
Now My Plexserver is running, my Teamspeakserver is running, my Windows7VM is running and i can manage the GUI from the local Hardware. Only the problem with the remote GUI still is there. How could you explain this?
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If there is a configuration Problem, nothing shut work, but its only the GUI and only the GUI from a remote browser. This has to be a bug right, after all the other people complaining about the unresponsive GUI.!?Do you have an adblocker or anti-virus program running? These are known to interfere with the GUI. Causing pages not to load or to load very slow. Do you have an adblocker or anti-virus program running?
These are known to interfere with the GUI. Causing pages not to load or to load very slow.I deactivated Adblock Plus in Firefox with no noticeable improvement and i tried the same in Chrome, but the GUI still gets unresponsive. I'm running a Avast Internet Security Suite and i had problems with that AV and my VMs before. Guess what!?I deactivated the Anti Virus and everything runs flawless!The GUI got unresponsive because of my Avast Antivirus!THANKS Bonienl, i love you!
Edited April 20, 2017 by derMeisterdeleted useless stuff. Occasionally it does repeat the issue and stall the GUI for about a short time. If refreshed a minute later, or a new browser session is started, it seems to work alright.That's true, happened to me right now!
But using the 'deactivating avast for 10 minutes' option via the avast system tray icon immediate solves the issue and the GUI starts working again. It still works if i activate Avast again after refreshing the browser tap, so I'm not sure if a special rule inside the avast firewall would help. There for i would be interested if this only happens to Avast Internet Security (and better) with the Avast Firewall or if other Firewalls reproduce that issue to.Lets see what Avast says about that problem!