since i've installed this program i cannot read my mail at msn.com. itshows up in my messenger that i have mail ,but when i click on it i cant open the mail. can someone help me with this!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
What firewall are you using, I'm thinking Zone Alarm Pro with the privacy settings high?
Check and see if terminating the Web Shield allows access, there has been something about this type of issue with ZA Pro privacy and avast web shield.
Or ensure that your firewall allows access to ashWebSv.exe.