How do I get the big box back?

[JohnnyBob]

I was playing around and accidentally checked the box at the bottom of the big box to not show it again, now I can't find any way to uncheck that box. In other words...

When I rightclick the a-icon in systray and select Start Avast Antivirus, it used to popup 2 things - the big box which includes a 5-step summary explanation of everything, and the Avast operational skin.

How do I get that big box back?

Thanks.

[techie101]

JB,

That's a simple one.  Follow my instructions exactly and ask if you do not understand.  You will be modifying the ini file of Avast.

Right click on My computer and click explore.
Navigate down to C:\Programs\Alwil software\Avast folder.
Inside you will see the Data folder.  Click on the DATA  folder to open.
NOW....look for Avast4 or Avast.ini file.
If you are unsure, right click on the name, then Properties.
It will show you if it has the .ini ending

Once you have identified the Avast.ini file, scroll down the file until you see the line "Show Help Checklist=1".  It usually appears towards the bottom of the list under the [Simple] heading.  Change the 1 to a 0.
When the program asks if you want to save the changes, answer YES.

That's it.  Restart Avast and the window will pop back up.
You really don't need the window, but you can view it until you feel comfortable with Avast.

Good Luck.

[JohnnyBob]

That worked OK.
Thanks!

[Vlk]

Alternatively, just select "Show introductory help" from the program menu.
I admit, it's not so much fun as editing the avast4.ini file but anyways...

[JohnnyBob]

That works too...