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djk00

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Avast is blocking google and gmail
« on: December 01, 2013, 01:57:24 PM »
Hi,

I am using Mozilla Firefox 25.0.1 on Windows XP Prof. SP3.
I can't access google or gmail (all google websites), all shows that this is due to my AVAST 2014.9.0.2008.
As I switch it off than I can access above mentioned sites.

Can you advise what can I do? How can I unbock these sites in AVAST?

Let me know and thanks in advance.
D.

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 03:55:52 PM »
if you right click avast tray icon and pause webshield ...does it work then ?

have you tried avast repair?
controlpanel > ad/remove programs > avast > uninstall/change > repair option ..... wait a minute and reboot

any change?


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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 05:19:36 PM »
It could be, like many others, the "avast online security" plug-in.
Try disabling the AOS plug-in.  :)
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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2013, 10:53:25 PM »
 Uninstall 2014 and reinstall version 8. Version 8 works. You should not have to disable your AV to get other programs to work.

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2013, 01:25:40 PM »
Is there any other security program that could be interfering? Old antivirus, firewall, etc.?
Everything is working fine here...
Maybe trying an installation repair or even an installation from scratch:

1. Download the latest version of avast! Uninstall Utility and save it.
2. Download the latest avast! version and save it.
3. (Optional) If you want, save your avast! settings for later restoration (Settings > Maintenance > Back up).
4. Uninstall avast! from Control Panel (if possible) and reboot.
5. Run the avast! Uninstall Utility saved on 1 in and follow the instructions. Reboot Windows in Safe Mode, uninstall avast! and then reboot in Normal Mode again.
6. Install avast! using the setup saved on 2. Register your free copy or add the license key for the paid versions. Boot.
7. Check and post the results.

Please, be patient, boot when it's said to boot...
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djk00

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 08:09:16 PM »
Hi, thanks for your tips, I am chceking them now.

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have you tried avast repair?
Yes, no change

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avast online security, try disabling the AOS plug-in.
I have a free polish version of AVAST, I can't find it and don't know where this option is?

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Maybe trying an installation repair or even an installation from scratch:
I will try this option and see if helps.

Regards

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 08:43:33 PM »
djk00,

Avast Online Security (AOS) is actually a plug-in in your Firefox browser.  In order to disable it, while in Firefox go to "Tools" -> "Add-ons".  Then disable the avast Online Security Plugin and reboot Firefox.  See if this helps with your Gmail and Google problem.
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psikofunkster

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2013, 10:21:01 PM »
Well as i already said, avast 2014 still blocking my iTunes getting opened each time i connect my ipod, not an extremely serious issue but doesn't want me to use still that avast version.

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2013, 10:46:23 PM »
Well as i already said, avast 2014 still blocking my iTunes getting opened each time i connect my ipod, not an extremely serious issue but doesn't want me to use still that avast version.

There is a new BETA release in the BETA subforum.. You could try that.
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djk00

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Re: Avast is blocking google and gmail
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2013, 01:36:55 PM »
SOLUTION FOUND:
It seems that the problem was caused by Avast Online Security, I have found it installed as a plugin in my web browser.
It is disabled now and all seems ok, google sites are not blocked anymore (Thanks Para-Noid and Gandalf1369).

Thanks for all your help.
Regards
« Last Edit: December 07, 2013, 01:40:12 PM by djk00 »