unable to access some websites.

[Rigi0]

well it appears as though I've solved my issue, however im not sure if my solution will leave me vulnerable.

for Win 7, 64 bit:

1) control panel/system and security/windows firewall
2) Advanced settings
3) inbound rules, I added 'AvastUI' from the avast folder and told it to allow connections
3) outbound rules, I added 'AvastUI' from the same folder and told it to allow connections.

and I now appear to be able to connect to google, facebook and youtube without disabling the realtime shield.

[Rigi0]

Bump,

Any thoughts on security risks? By doing what I described above.

[doktornotor]

Bump,

Any thoughts on security risks? By doing what I described above.

You posted nothing about your OS, not even a screenshot of "blocked". Bumping won't help when there's desperate lack of info.

P.S. Windows Defender is NOT a firewall, and you should NOT use it together with Avast.

[Rigi0]

btw, forgot to add...
I'm running windows 7 64 bit and the newest version of free avast

I did post information about my OS, Theres nothing to screen shot unless you'd like a blank white browser.

"P.S. Windows Defender is NOT a firewall, and you should NOT use it together with Avast."
Also already addressed, I've previously stated that I've disabled it already.

[Hyncharas]

The problem is being caused by the most recent version of the "Avast Online Security" v9.0.2006.53 - i.e., the Web Reputation plug-in...

Currently this seems to block functionality to ALL facebook games.  After disabling it, functionality returned.

[yaso.royal]

me too geting same problem today ,, can any one help me,, not able to access any website,
when i disable the avast webshield i can able to access all websites

[SuperTommy]

Same problem here, unable to access certain websites when Web Shield is on. When I disable it, everything is fine. Youtube, Facebook are some websites that won't load when Web Shield is on. It's fricking annoying.

[Asyn]

Did you update to 9.0.2007 yet..??

[Lisandro]

Did you update to 9.0.2007 yet..??

Now 9.0.2008 indeed

[hbang]

dude, i can not even connect to this forum when avast is on ,lol wtf 
yeah yeah win 8.1 all uptodate, no other firewall , security suite or jack
whats up Avast?

smell some kaspersky......

[hbang]

Positive progress.
Updated win8.1 , uninstalled and repaired Avast, so far ok.

I will be back if   blocking occurs...