Well, I did a reset and it was fine for a while. Did all the updates etc... and today I wake up, turn it on and the dam thing says "Working on features, do not turn off your compute." What the f**k Windows, I didn't install any updates or fiddle with any of the features, why are you messing with the OS? And guess what, when finally it boots to the desktop... Avast is FUBAR again!

So I go look at System Restore, and it says the last restore point was... and freaking Language Pack removal?! First off, I didn't install any god dam language packs, and second I sure as hell didn't order a removal. Apparently Windows is now actively trying to destroy my PC.
Effing Windows 8, worst OS ever designed by man. I'd uninstall it and install Windows 7 but I don't have a 7 license for this laptop.
By the way, this laptop came with Norton, and the first thing I do whenever I have to deal with OEM bloatware is uninstall McAfee or Norton. But if I have to do another god dam Reset I'll try running CCC and see if that helps at all.
So, now I'm in the middle of another blasted System Restore. If that works I'm not installing Avast. Sorry, but I don't have time to waste dealing with this a third time.