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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2014, 10:19:08 PM »
Are you emptying your temporary internet files ?

Clear Cache/Temp Files
Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop
  • Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
  • It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
  • Click the Start button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.  Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  • Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2014, 10:22:01 AM »
I tried that but it doesn't help.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2014, 03:00:30 PM »
I switched to other antivirus product for the time being but I really want avast to work again.

Any help?

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2014, 03:31:33 PM »
- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
- Which version..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??
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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2014, 03:47:53 PM »
Avast Free 9.0.2013.
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1.
No other security products installed before or with avast.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #20 on: February 07, 2014, 03:50:23 PM »
1. Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/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.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
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Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #21 on: February 07, 2014, 04:28:23 PM »
I have tried that several times with no luck.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #22 on: February 07, 2014, 06:43:36 PM »
I really need to talk to avast developers.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2014, 05:36:38 AM »
I have tried that several times with no luck.

Add the two lines in your WebShield.ini

[General]
UseStreamFilter=0
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2014, 09:31:32 PM »
And where can I find webshield.ini?

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2014, 07:28:05 AM »
And where can I find webshield.ini?

C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\WebShield.ini
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #26 on: September 14, 2014, 03:59:22 PM »
Hello everyone,

I just tried this solution and it worked for me.

I am running Windows XP and my webShield.ini is at:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast

I disable Avast Until Reboot, edited the file, and restarted. Avast's CPU usage is at zero and it's still happy.

Thank you for the help!

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #27 on: September 14, 2014, 05:06:24 PM »
Hello everyone,

I just tried this solution and it worked for me.

I am running Windows XP and my webShield.ini is at:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AVAST Software\Avast

I disable Avast Until Reboot, edited the file, and restarted. Avast's CPU usage is at zero and it's still happy.

Thank you for the help!
Edited what ??? What changes did you make???
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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #28 on: September 14, 2014, 05:12:02 PM »
Edited what ??? What changes did you make???
See Asyn's post "23" for the changes Bob.

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Re: avastsvc.exe high CPU usage
« Reply #29 on: September 14, 2014, 05:23:04 PM »
Edited what ??? What changes did you make???
See Asyn's post "23" for the changes Bob.
Thanks, I missed that.
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