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Avast doesn't start at startup
« on: August 13, 2013, 04:33:20 PM »
I have recently noticed that when I restart my pc, or sometimes curious to see if it is running, I can't see the program running in the task bar as it usually used to. If I double click on its icon on my desktop then it will show its icon in the task bar again. Also I can not find this program among those start up programs when I look in the msconfig. After opening the program I can see that the database has been updated. I have tried to repair it but it hasn't helped. Is this a normal behavior for this program with this version, as I have been using this program for a long time and haven't seen it behave like this.

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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 09:02:57 PM »
have you tried avast repair?

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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 10:24:41 PM »
Yes I have tried to repair it but it hasn't helped. This problem doesn't happen every time I restart, but its annoying to know that it happens. Just restarted my laptop and this time is showing in the task bar.
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 01:46:04 AM »
What version of Windows are you using?

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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2013, 03:38:39 PM »
I am using Windows 7 home premium, with everything updated including the installed softwares.
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2013, 03:43:42 PM »
- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV did you use before avast!..??
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2013, 07:11:42 PM »
I am using Avast free version
Windows 7 home premium SP1 full updated
Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, regularly run them
I did a fresh windows install on this laptop for about 2 months ago, never run more than 1 antivirus.
No problem what with Windows or any devices.
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2013, 07:43:20 PM »
See if the help posted in the following link is of any help to you:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=132430.0
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2013, 01:43:19 AM »
Check to see if you have Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 installed?
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2013, 10:03:00 AM »
@mchain,
yes I have that Mircosoft vistual C++ file you mentioned on my laptop, is it the one causing the problem?
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2013, 11:13:37 AM »
Quote from: mxmy on August 15, 2013, 07:11:42 PM
I am using Avast free version
Windows 7 home premium SP1 full updated
Malwarebytes, Superantispyware, regularly run them
I did a fresh windows install on this laptop for about 2 months ago, never run more than 1 antivirus.
No problem what with Windows or any devices.

1. Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions..!!)
3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
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Re: Avast doesn't start at startup
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2013, 11:59:51 PM »
Quote from: mxmy on August 16, 2013, 10:03:00 AM
@mchain,
yes I have that Mircosoft vistual C++ file you mentioned on my laptop, is it the one causing the problem?
No, if it was missing or corrupted, you would have issues.
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