Is there any good reason why avast is always, and I do mean ALWAYS, connected to my computer with an established open port? IP usually around 77.234.42.52 but the block varies. If I close off 52, it will come back with 53, etc. The remote host name changes a little with the numbers in front, but, right now, it's r-052-042-234-077.ff.avast.com
If I close the port, within 60 seconds, it is back. If I firewall the connection, it messes with my other connections.
I don't understand why any program needs to be connected continuously. This includes when I've been idle for several hours (like when watching a movie on TV -- not computer) and doing nothing on the computer, no other open programs, etc., but it's always there with it's open established connection. Never in any other state except "established" connection. Needless to say, I don't like this, and unless there is a fix, a workaround, or a very good reason, then I'm going to uninstall avast and find another virus program. Thanks for any info you can give!