just installed avast 5 on my vista computer.
after a clean installation, alot of my stuff won't work anymore.
my AIM (aol instant messenger) will not open properly (when i turn it on, it flashes and disappears)
other programs also won't function properly
I want to say that this is avast's problem and nothing else as i haven't altered anything besides switch from avast 4 to avast 5. before installation, everythings fine. after, and things aren't working.!
edit: after finding no solution. I system restored back to a previous date before installation. After the restore, my old avast is now corrupt and not functional. some programs are working again, some aren't. AIM still has the same problem. AIm also won't bootup in safemode w/ networking.
thank you avast5...
and no it doesn't seem likely to be my firewall, thank you for underestimating common sense. Everything turned haywire IMMEDTIATELY AFTER Avast5 installation was complete. unless avast5 without my consent, is screwing with my firewall, then no, it shouldn't be the problem.