Avast delaying boot in Windows 7 64bit

[marziano_mork]

I have Windows 7 64 bit with Avast installed and I'm not always connected to Internet ( I have a dial-up connection).
While booting windows , after logging in with username and password, it takes up to 6 minutes to load desktop.
I solved the startup delay issue disabling the 'reputation services' in Avast.
As I think this services is really usefull, i don't want to disable it completely to improve system performance at startup.
How can I do ?

[Asyn]

- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
- Which version..??
- Other security related software installed..??

[Lisandro]

Maybe you could try to delay the avast! update only for a few minutes.
To delay the update of avast into a permanent internet connection (DSL), just change (or add) AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds value into the [InetWD] section of avast5.ini file. You need to edit it with Notepad (as admin) (or disable the self defense module and use other text editor as admin).
You could set the number of seconds to wait before attempting to update. The default is 30 but it may not be enough in some DSL systems. In this case, you can try increasing this e.g. to 60 (1 minute). That should be enough.

[Pondus]

the nr3 question from Asyn is very important


something to try
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/startuplite

[marziano_mork]

the nr3 question from Asyn is very important


something to try
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/startuplite

I'm using Avast 7 Free.
I don't use other antivirus.
If I disable the 'Reputation Service' the startup time is normal.
I'll try to modify avast5.ini file as mentioned by Tech.

[Pondus]

what antivirus did you use before avast?
was your computer delivered with a preinstalled AV?
was these removed before installing avast?......using a removal tool to clear any leftover files that may conflict

[marziano_mork]

My system came with McAfee installed, and I removed it and cleaned the system.
I think the problem is in 'Reputation Servie' trying to connecting to internet at startup (when an internet connection is not available).

[marziano_mork]

Maybe you could try to delay the avast! update only for a few minutes.
To delay the update of avast into a permanent internet connection (DSL), just change (or add) AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds value into the [InetWD] section of avast5.ini file. You need to edit it with Notepad (as admin) (or disable the self defense module and use other text editor as admin).
You could set the number of seconds to wait before attempting to update. The default is 30 but it may not be enough in some DSL systems. In this case, you can try increasing this e.g. to 60 (1 minute). That should be enough.

Changed AlwaysConnectedWaitSeconds value up to 320, it doesn't work.

[marziano_mork]

Any other suggestions ?

[bob3160]

My system came with McAfee installed, and I removed it and cleaned the system.
I think the problem is in 'Reputation Servie' trying to connecting to internet at startup (when an internet connection is not available).

I would make sure that there aren't any leftovers from McAfee by using the removal tool offered here:
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/


You can also select to load avast! services after the system service:

[marziano_mork]

My system came with McAfee installed, and I removed it and cleaned the system.
I think the problem is in 'Reputation Servie' trying to connecting to internet at startup (when an internet connection is not available).

I would make sure that there aren't any leftovers from McAfee by using the removal tool offered here:
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/


You can also select to load avast! services after the system service:

I already tried, without success.

[DJBone]

Maybe a silly question: have you checked "I only connect to the internet using a dial up modem"?

DJBone

[bob3160]

My system came with McAfee installed, and I removed it and cleaned the system.
I think the problem is in 'Reputation Servie' trying to connecting to internet at startup (when an internet connection is not available).

I would make sure that there aren't any leftovers from McAfee by using the removal tool offered here:
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/


You can also select to load avast! services after the system service:

I already tried, without success.

There where 2 suggestions in my reply. Did you follow both suggestions

[marziano_mork]

My system came with McAfee installed, and I removed it and cleaned the system.
I think the problem is in 'Reputation Servie' trying to connecting to internet at startup (when an internet connection is not available).

I would make sure that there aren't any leftovers from McAfee by using the removal tool offered here:
http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/


You can also select to load avast! services after the system service:

I already tried, without success.

There where 2 suggestions in my reply. Did you follow both suggestions

Yes, I did .
I checked "I only connect to the internet using a dial up modem" too, but it seems to make no difference.

[bob3160]

If you're using dial up, there isn't anything that works quickly. Not when it comes to internet activity.