When I open a new session, I put the mouse on the Avast! bowl. Most of the time, a short message appears: "5 providers, 4 running" (or something like that, I have Avast! in French).
From time to time, there are only « 4 services, 3 en exécution) » (4 providers, 3 running). Then, I know Avast! will not work properly : it will allow any incoming mail, virus-free or not. I have to restart my PC.
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Is there any other way?
Thank you in advance for your advice.