I don't know how to do this kind of stuff AT ALL!! Most people don't. Quite honestly that is why I hate coming to tech forums and everyone thinking everything is so easy. I just want to use my computer, I don't want to be the one to fix it.
It really isn't that complex, a little more than writing/compiling a text document or email.
The only complexity is:
A) finding the file you need to edit - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast\WebShield.ini (XP location)
or
C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\WebShield.ini (Vista or later OS)
B) Open that file using
NotePad.exe (C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE), no other text editor and copy and paste the following text to the bottom of the file.
[General]
UseStreamFilter=0
Now save the changes, stop the web shield and restart the web shield. It should now use the modified WebShield.ini file.
####The main stumbling blocks depending on your Operating System ?
1. the c:\ProgramData\ folder may be hidden and you would have to change some windows explorer settings - more on that if it is necessary.
2. you may need to run notepad.exe as an administrator or windows would block the changes - again more on that if it is necessary.
The main thing is not to look at the big picture and think this is too complex/hard, but to do it in steps, one at a time and it isn't that difficult. If you experience a problem on a step, just ask for more help and we will try to do so.
