I have been using Avast free version and pro version Anti Virus for over 7 years. I have never had any issues or major virus problems. I love the product. But recently I got a new gaming computer which is running windows 8. When I start my computer up and load windows avast isn't on and doesn't turn itself on. I never knew it was off until I go to scan a file I have downloaded. It says avast not running as system service. I checked in system services and it says on and active. When I click the avast desktop icon it loads and all the program starts working. I tried uninstalling the program and reinstalling it but it doesn't fix the problem. Avast works great after clicking the desktop Icon and will stay on unto I shut down my computer or reboot. I searched the forum but found no one having this issue. Avast works fine after I click the Icon. What seams to be making this happen? I have been working on computers since the late 80's so I am not knew to technical problems. Butt this sure has me baffled. I thought about putting a short cut in the startup folder but thought this is silly. Avast shouldn't be doing this.
