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Title: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on March 19, 2019, 05:23:52 PM
Hello, I use Firefox my default broswer, and I just recently updated it to version 66.0 (64 bit).

I noticed when I went to go online, the Avast Online Security Browser Extension showed that the automatic blocking of trackers was disabled, so I clicked More Settings and re-checked the things that were previously unchecked (the do not track boxes), afterwhich I clicked Save, and everything was A-OK.

After I was finished, I closed the page I was on.

When I went back in awhile later, the same thing occurred, and I had to do the same thing all over again.

I'm not sure what to do so I don't have to keep repeating the same process over & over again. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on March 20, 2019, 04:04:06 PM
I wanted to add that I also posted on the Mozilla Firefox Support forums, and they gave me this link:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

I was also told that if that doesn't fix the problem, to contact Avast support.

So, we shall see what happens...

BTW, I DID try uninstalling and re-installing Firefox, but that didn't help. So, I'll see what happens when I try the above.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: wizzlbang on March 23, 2019, 11:24:34 PM
I'm having this exact same problem, if anyone has a fix I'd appreciate it

The firefox link only seems to be helpful for the settings of firefox itself, not its addons
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on March 24, 2019, 12:18:02 PM
It's still doing the same thing with the newest version of Firefox, 66.0.1.

I know there's the option of refreshing Firefox, as it mentions in that link I posted, but, I am wondering if this might be an Avast-related issue, and not necessarily a Firefox-related issue?

And you're right, wizzlbang, the link doesn't mention anything about fixing problems with add-ons/extensions, so I haven't tried any of those suggestions from that link. Hmmm....
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on March 25, 2019, 08:53:19 PM
I am having the identical problem described above.

Note: I've seen this issue crop up occasionally in the past, but as soon as I changed "Automatic blocking of trackers" back to "Enabled", the "Enabled" setting persists after I close and relaunch Firefox. Right now, the "Enabled" setting does NOT persist after close/relaunch.

Edited to add: I use Firefox 66.0.1 on Win 7 SP1, Avast Web Plugin 18.4.140
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: wizzlbang on March 26, 2019, 01:10:30 AM
I'm also using windows 7, if that's relevant
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on April 02, 2019, 07:14:02 PM
Still experiencing the problem. Still waiting on a response, hopefully with a fix or estimated date when fix will be available. Thanks.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on April 03, 2019, 11:13:56 AM
Same here, still waiting for a response/fix, as I, too, am still experiencing this issue. I use Windows 7, and I have Firefox's latest version installed, 66.0.2.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Stig9 on April 08, 2019, 09:02:49 PM
I'm having same issue with automatic blocking not staying enabled, though I'm not sure if it's related to Firefox updates.....
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on April 12, 2019, 11:49:55 AM
Still having the same issue, and have the newest versions of Firefox (66.0.3, 64 bit) and Avast (19.4.2374--build 19.4.4318.439).

Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: wizzlbang on April 14, 2019, 12:19:37 AM
the issue has suddenly gone away for me, possibly with an update to avast online security
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on April 14, 2019, 01:43:02 AM
Unfortunately, Avast Browser Security and Web Reputation Plugin still starts as "Disabled" after updating Avast app + plugin a few minutes ago. Had to manually select "Enable".

I use Firefox 66.0.3 on Win 7 SP1, Avast Program Version 19.4.2374 (build 19.4.4318.451), Avast Web Plugin 18.4.140,
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on April 19, 2019, 07:46:52 PM
Are y'all working on this problem? Still experiencing the problem. Still waiting on a response with fix or estimated date when fix will be available.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2019, 09:47:39 PM
Are you sure Avast is up to date?
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1555703206435-78672.png)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on April 19, 2019, 11:19:37 PM
Are you sure Avast is up to date?
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1555703206435-78672.png)

Yes. The "About" screen matches your image exactly. Also, the Avast Web Plugin is version 18.4.140, updated April 13, 2019.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2019, 11:39:18 PM
Are you sure Avast is up to date?
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1555703206435-78672.png)

Yes. The "About" screen matches your image exactly. Also, the Avast Web Plugin is version 18.4.140, updated April 13, 2019.
Reported to Avast.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on April 23, 2019, 12:41:31 PM
Thank you for reporting this to Avast, as I am still experiencing the same issue. My Avast is up to date, as is Firefox, and also the plug-in. I don't know how to capture screenshots, otherwise I'd add one in with my reply here.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on April 23, 2019, 01:11:45 PM
I don't know how to capture screenshots, otherwise I'd add one in with my reply here.
-> https://support.avast.com/article/Create-screenshot/
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on April 23, 2019, 02:46:46 PM
Thank you for reporting this to Avast, as I am still experiencing the same issue. My Avast is up to date, as is Firefox, and also the plug-in. I don't know how to capture screenshots, otherwise I'd add one in with my reply here.
Avast appear to be aware of the problem. They are currently beta testing a new extension.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on April 29, 2019, 11:25:46 PM
I just wanted to post that I noticed the Extension has been upgraded to version 19.1.212, and it is staying enabled after I go out of Firefox and go back in later on. Thank you so much.  :)  :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2019, 12:13:31 AM
I just wanted to post that I noticed the Extension has been upgraded to version 19.1.212, and it is staying enabled after I go out of Firefox and go back in later on. Thank you so much.  :) :)
Thanks for the feedback. :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on April 30, 2019, 03:17:21 PM
I can also confirm after update to version 19.1.212 that the web extension remains enabled after Firefox is launched and the URL data has finished loading. Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on May 21, 2019, 11:36:15 AM
Hello, I know that there was an update to Avast!, and I updated it last night.

This morning, when I went to go into Firefox (version 66.0.5, 64 bit), the Avast Online Security Browser Extension was disabled, and I had to, like last time, manually enable the things that were disabled (the do not track boxes), afterwhich I clicked Save, and everything was A-OK.

After I was finished, I closed the page I was on.

When I went back in awhile later, the same thing occurred, and I had to do the same thing all over again.

This was just like the other time when it occurred.

Is anyone else having the same problem again?

Avast! version 19.5.2378, build 19.5.4444.439, and as I mentioned earlier, I have Firefox 66.0.5, 64-bit.

Also, virus definition: 190521-0, and plug-in extension is 18.3.24.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 01:18:43 PM
Hello, I know that there was an update to Avast!, and I updated it last night.

This morning, when I went to go into Firefox (version 66.0.5, 64 bit), the Avast Online Security Browser Extension was disabled, and I had to, like last time, manually enable the things that were disabled (the do not track boxes), afterwhich I clicked Save, and everything was A-OK.

After I was finished, I closed the page I was on.

When I went back in awhile later, the same thing occurred, and I had to do the same thing all over again.

This was just like the other time when it occurred.

Is anyone else having the same problem again?

Avast! version 19.5.2378, build 19.5.4444.439, and as I mentioned earlier, I have Firefox 66.0.5, 64-bit.

Also, virus definition: 190521-0, and plug-in extension is 18.3.24.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558437489117-40040.png)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on May 21, 2019, 01:26:31 PM
Hi guys, the latest version of AOS in Firefox store is 19.1.212 - seems the AV update did install an old version.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 01:37:05 PM
Hi guys, the latest version of AOS in Firefox store is 19.1.212 - seems the AV update did install an old version.
If you have the old version as I did, you need to remove it from the Firefox add-ons.
Once removed, go to https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security (https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security) and install the latest version.
Once done, this is what you'll see:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558438599287-34721.png)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on May 21, 2019, 01:40:57 PM
Thanks Bob, already up to date. :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 21, 2019, 03:21:57 PM
I had AOS disable every time I restarted my PC using Chrome.
No big deal, I simply checked it on restart and enabled it.

I have had Chrome updates and Windows 10 updates recently
and for a considerable time now, AOS has remained enabled after
restart. I am probably talking of about 2 weeks.

My AOS is version 19.1.212. it is an extension completely separate from Avast AV,
which in my case is the FREE version. Avast AV and AOS are not linked on my PC.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 03:24:27 PM
I had AOS disable every time I restarted my PC using Chrome.
No big deal, I simply checked it on restart and enabled it.

I have had Chrome updates and Windows 10 updates recently
and for a considerable time now, AOS has remained enabled after
restart. I am probably talking of about 2 weeks.

My AOS is version 19.1.212. it is an extension completely separate from Avast AV,
which in my case is the FREE version. Avast AV and AOS are not linked on my PC.
My remarks in this case referred to Firefox.
You don't need Avast AV in order to use AOS. :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 21, 2019, 03:58:17 PM
I had AOS disable every time I restarted my PC using Chrome.
No big deal, I simply checked it on restart and enabled it.

I have had Chrome updates and Windows 10 updates recently
and for a considerable time now, AOS has remained enabled after
restart. I am probably talking of about 2 weeks.

My AOS is version 19.1.212. it is an extension completely separate from Avast AV,
which in my case is the FREE version. Avast AV and AOS are not linked on my PC.
My remarks in this case referred to Firefox.
You don't need Avast AV in order to use AOS. :)

I was simply saying that I had the disable problem with AOS on Chrome, but it went away
and is consistently OK now at enabled.

I have closed my Firefox browser many times and there have been several Firefox and Windows 10 updates.
AOS has remained enabled throughout.

Avast AV Premium has AOS included in it as a protection option.
Avast AV FREE does not have AOS included and an independent extension is necessary.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 04:15:26 PM
I had AOS disable every time I restarted my PC using Chrome.
No big deal, I simply checked it on restart and enabled it.

I have had Chrome updates and Windows 10 updates recently
and for a considerable time now, AOS has remained enabled after
restart. I am probably talking of about 2 weeks.

My AOS is version 19.1.212. it is an extension completely separate from Avast AV,
which in my case is the FREE version. Avast AV and AOS are not linked on my PC.
My remarks in this case referred to Firefox.
You don't need Avast AV in order to use AOS. :)

I was simply saying that I had the disable problem with AOS on Chrome, but it went away
and is consistently OK now at enabled.

I have closed my Firefox browser many times and there have been several Firefox and Windows 10 updates.
AOS has remained enabled throughout.

Avast AV Premium has AOS included in it as a protection option.

Avast AV FREE does not have AOS included and an independent extension is necessary.
AOS is a part of the Free version.(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558448250137-46641.png)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 21, 2019, 04:33:04 PM
I had AOS disable every time I restarted my PC using Chrome.
No big deal, I simply checked it on restart and enabled it.

I have had Chrome updates and Windows 10 updates recently
and for a considerable time now, AOS has remained enabled after
restart. I am probably talking of about 2 weeks.

My AOS is version 19.1.212. it is an extension completely separate from Avast AV,
which in my case is the FREE version. Avast AV and AOS are not linked on my PC.
My remarks in this case referred to Firefox.
You don't need Avast AV in order to use AOS. :)

I was simply saying that I had the disable problem with AOS on Chrome, but it went away
and is consistently OK now at enabled.

I have closed my Firefox browser many times and there have been several Firefox and Windows 10 updates.
AOS has remained enabled throughout.

Avast AV Premium has AOS included in it as a protection option.

Avast AV FREE does not have AOS included and an independent extension is necessary.
AOS is a part of the Free version.(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558448250137-46641.png)

Well Bob that screenshot sure says AOS is included in the FREE version - thanks.
But that screen does not appear on my FREE version, which is why I am sticking to what I said.
Multiple FREE versions ? Unbelievable, but it looks like it.
Question ? How do I get your different FREE version ?

My FREE version is -
(https://i.imgur.com/zUtee9r.jpg) 
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: strutter1969 on May 21, 2019, 04:57:52 PM
Hi guys, the latest version of AOS in Firefox store is 19.1.212 - seems the AV update did install an old version.
If you have the old version as I did, you need to remove it from the Firefox add-ons.
Once removed, go to https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security (https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security) and install the latest version.
Once done, this is what you'll see:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558438599287-34721.png)


I did as you instructed, and everything is A-OK now. Thanks!! :)  :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 08:52:14 PM
Hi guys, the latest version of AOS in Firefox store is 19.1.212 - seems the AV update did install an old version.
If you have the old version as I did, you need to remove it from the Firefox add-ons.
Once removed, go to https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security (https://www.avast.com/avast-online-security) and install the latest version.
Once done, this is what you'll see:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558438599287-34721.png)


I did as you instructed, and everything is A-OK now. Thanks!! :) :)
Happy to help. :)

Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 08:53:21 PM
wittmann44,
All I did was update as stated in my original post.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 21, 2019, 08:58:23 PM
wittmann44,
All I did was update as stated in my original post.

All my updates do is update what is already there and AOS is not.
I suspect upgrade could include AOS, but that is not free.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 09:23:12 PM
wittmann44,
All I did was update as stated in my original post.

All my updates do is update what is already there and AOS is not.
I suspect upgrade could include AOS, but that is not free.
I'm on the free version. The screenshot is from the free version.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 21, 2019, 09:49:11 PM
wittmann44,
All I did was update as stated in my original post.

All my updates do is update what is already there and AOS is not.
I suspect upgrade could include AOS, but that is not free.
I'm on the free version. The screenshot is from the free version.

Then Bob there are TWO free versions - yours and mine. Yours with AOS and mine without AOS.
Can you remember the download link you used so I can try it.
Does your version have the same details as I showed in my screenshot ?
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 10:00:11 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558468722734-98800.png)
The update was done from a notice on the system tray.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 22, 2019, 11:41:36 AM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558468722734-98800.png)
The update was done from a notice on the system tray.
Thanks Bob.
The two free versions are different. Without an explanation, I am left baffled.

MINE
(https://i.imgur.com/zUtee9r.jpg)

YOURS
(https://i.imgur.com/nKdVa1E.jpg)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on May 22, 2019, 12:13:22 PM
Thanks Bob.
The two free versions are different. Without an explanation, I am left baffled.
Hi, as soon as Bob reboots, he'll have the same version.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 22, 2019, 12:17:53 PM
Thanks Bob.
The two free versions are different. Without an explanation, I am left baffled.
Hi, as soon as Bob reboots, he'll have the same version.
Thanks Asyn. Frankly I did think that the options including AOS were far too
many for the free version. Mine is bang up-to-date and was installed from an Avast site
last December. I have rebooted many times.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on May 22, 2019, 12:19:37 PM
Thanks Bob.
The two free versions are different. Without an explanation, I am left baffled.
Hi, as soon as Bob reboots, he'll have the same version.
Thanks Asyn. Frankly I did think that the options including AOS were far too
many for the free version. Mine is bang up-to-date and was installed from an Avast site
last December. I have rebooted many times.
-> https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/96/ (Add/Remove components)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 22, 2019, 12:28:58 PM
Thanks Bob.
The two free versions are different. Without an explanation, I am left baffled.
Hi, as soon as Bob reboots, he'll have the same version.
Thanks Asyn. Frankly I did think that the options including AOS were far too
many for the free version. Mine is bang up-to-date and was installed from an Avast site
last December. I have rebooted many times.
-> https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/96/ (Add/Remove components)

Thanks Asyn, that is a brilliant link and superbly explanatory.
It explains the AOS inclusion/exclusion perfectly and should benefit many users.
My confusion is now settled.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Asyn on May 22, 2019, 12:34:23 PM
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 22, 2019, 09:47:05 PM
Before I leave this interesting thread, I  would emphasise the following -

1. Avast AV free does apparently include "Security Browser extension".
    See - top item, second column -
    (https://i.imgur.com/MI5NGvw.jpg) 

2. All I can say is that it cannot be the same as my AOS extension.
3. If I disable my AOS, the Adware tracking cookies flood in.
4. IF the Security Browser Extension was the same as AOS, this would not happen.
5. Conclusion - Avast AV free does not include the Avast Online Security extension.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: BWhit on May 23, 2019, 11:55:02 AM
Hi wittmann44,

The "Security browser extension" is the AOS extension.

If this component is selected, the AOS extension should be installed into your browser by Avast Free. If you have already manually added AOS to your browser, a second copy of AOS will not be added by the Avast free application.

This is the reason why the "Adware tracking cookies flood in" when you disable AOS - there is no second extension providing the same features; AOS and the "Security browser extension" are the same extension, and there will be no functionality if you disable the extension. Avast Free will not re-activate the extension if you have disabled it in Chrome.

You can test this by completely removing the AOS extension from Chrome (not just disabling it), then uninstalling the "Security browser extension" component in Avast Free (by de-selecting it in the add/remove components screen and clicking the "Change" button), then installing the component again. The AOS extension will then be added to Chrome to Avast Free.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 23, 2019, 02:55:10 PM
Hi wittmann44,

The "Security browser extension" is the AOS extension.

If this component is selected, the AOS extension should be installed into your browser by Avast Free. If you have already manually added AOS to your browser, a second copy of AOS will not be added by the Avast free application.

This is the reason why the "Adware tracking cookies flood in" when you disable AOS - there is no second extension providing the same features; AOS and the "Security browser extension" are the same extension, and there will be no functionality if you disable the extension. Avast Free will not re-activate the extension if you have disabled it in Chrome.

You can test this by completely removing the AOS extension from Chrome (not just disabling it), then uninstalling the "Security browser extension" component in Avast Free (by de-selecting it in the add/remove components screen and clicking the "Change" button), then installing the component again. The AOS extension will then be added to Chrome to Avast Free.
Your post sounded so logical that I tried it.
I removed Security Browser Extension from Avast Free. I removed AOS from Chrome. I re-entered Security Browser Extension into Avast Free. I rebooted my PC.
Answer = NO AOS or Security Browser Extension icon appeared.

Conclusion = Sticking to what my previous post said - Security Browser Extension and AOS are not the same and Avas Free does not put an Security Browser Extension icon on my screen
No more time to waste on this, my combination of Avast Free plus AOS works perfectly.
Following the rule of if it works OK - don't fix it.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2019, 04:22:07 PM
Hi wittmann44,

The "Security browser extension" is the AOS extension.

If this component is selected, the AOS extension should be installed into your browser by Avast Free. If you have already manually added AOS to your browser, a second copy of AOS will not be added by the Avast free application.

This is the reason why the "Adware tracking cookies flood in" when you disable AOS - there is no second extension providing the same features; AOS and the "Security browser extension" are the same extension, and there will be no functionality if you disable the extension. Avast Free will not re-activate the extension if you have disabled it in Chrome.

You can test this by completely removing the AOS extension from Chrome (not just disabling it), then uninstalling the "Security browser extension" component in Avast Free (by de-selecting it in the add/remove components screen and clicking the "Change" button), then installing the component again. The AOS extension will then be added to Chrome to Avast Free.
Your post sounded so logical that I tried it.
I removed Security Browser Extension from Avast Free. I removed AOS from Chrome. I re-entered Security Browser Extension into Avast Free. I rebooted my PC.
Answer = NO AOS or Security Browser Extension icon appeared.

Conclusion = Sticking to what my previous post said - Security Browser Extension and AOS are not the same and Avas Free does not put an Security Browser Extension icon on my screen
No more time to waste on this, my combination of Avast Free plus AOS works perfectly.
Following the rule of if it works OK - don't fix it.
Amazing, some people don't believe an answer even when it comes directly from the horses mouth (Avast).  :(
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 23, 2019, 04:59:03 PM
Hi wittmann44,

The "Security browser extension" is the AOS extension.

If this component is selected, the AOS extension should be installed into your browser by Avast Free. If you have already manually added AOS to your browser, a second copy of AOS will not be added by the Avast free application.

This is the reason why the "Adware tracking cookies flood in" when you disable AOS - there is no second extension providing the same features; AOS and the "Security browser extension" are the same extension, and there will be no functionality if you disable the extension. Avast Free will not re-activate the extension if you have disabled it in Chrome.

You can test this by completely removing the AOS extension from Chrome (not just disabling it), then uninstalling the "Security browser extension" component in Avast Free (by de-selecting it in the add/remove components screen and clicking the "Change" button), then installing the component again. The AOS extension will then be added to Chrome to Avast Free.
Your post sounded so logical that I tried it.
I removed Security Browser Extension from Avast Free. I removed AOS from Chrome. I re-entered Security Browser Extension into Avast Free. I rebooted my PC.
Answer = NO AOS or Security Browser Extension icon appeared.

Conclusion = Sticking to what my previous post said - Security Browser Extension and AOS are not the same and Avas Free does not put an Security Browser Extension icon on my screen
No more time to waste on this, my combination of Avast Free plus AOS works perfectly.
Following the rule of if it works OK - don't fix it.
Amazing, some people don't believe an answer even when it comes directly from the horses mouth (Avast).  :(

Bob, it was said that a URL bar icon would appear if the Secure Browser Extension was enabled and the AOS deleted.
It did not. That is not disbelieving, that  it is proving.
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: italiangm on May 23, 2019, 05:35:03 PM
OK already! Agree to disagree and move on!  >:(
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: Wittmann on May 23, 2019, 09:57:54 PM
OK already! Agree to disagree and move on!  >:(

Good idea - I am happy with that.
 ;D

Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2019, 10:13:58 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558642324724-34628.png)
Nothing to disagree about. :)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: andrew.tech123 on June 21, 2019, 11:22:16 PM
Well best way is to use Avast Safezone Browser. or Avast Secure Browser This is the best browser in terms of security. Avast Browser is having many security features embeded online. Talking of Browser then you can learn more features and reviews for Avast Safezone Browser, https://cybergeeksoftware.com/antivirus/avast-secure-browser/ (https://cybergeeksoftware.com/antivirus/avast-secure-browser/)
Title: Re: Avast Online Security Browser not staying enabled after update to new Firefox
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2019, 11:54:49 PM
Well best way is to use Avast Safezone Browser. or Avast Secure Browser This is the best browser in terms of security. Avast Browser is having many security features embeded online. Talking of Browser then you can learn more features and reviews for Avast Safezone Browser, https://cybergeeksoftware.com/antivirus/avast-secure-browser/ (https://cybergeeksoftware.com/antivirus/avast-secure-browser/)
SafeZone browser is no longer being used. To learn more about the Avast Secure Browser, visit the website, https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser (https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser)
more about the browser, https://youtu.be/r_VLA0HMLQM (https://youtu.be/r_VLA0HMLQM)