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Offline thebossjamz

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Avast is taxing my cpu 50%? Why?
« on: March 03, 2022, 04:34:59 AM »
If this persists, Avast will be removed from my pc!
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Re: Avast is taxing my cpu 50%? Why?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2022, 05:19:28 PM »
Hi,

Are you using Avast One or Avast Antivirus (Free / Premium)?
Try to re-install it and see if it makes a difference.
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Re: Avast is taxing my cpu 50%? Why?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2022, 10:08:52 PM »

Repair & Clean Install of Avast -> https://goo.gl/t7aJGq
Repair Avast:
Open the Avast User Interface > Menu > Settings > Troubleshooting > Repair App. > Restart the Computer or,
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204

If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
If your Avast settings are not the default settings and you want them restored after the Clean Install, follow this before removing Avast.
https://goo.gl/TXjM7h
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A

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