... same problem here folks. Avast is hogging resources.
After the latest update to Avast Internet Security version 11.2.2261 my old trusty Tosh started running HOT (fan keeps weezing non stop) and and SLOW. [Specs: Windows 7 Pro. 32bit, SP1, on a Toshiba Satellite A200 laptop with Intel Core 2 T5300 @ 1.73 GHz CPU with 3 GB Ram and a 250 GB OCZ SSD hard drive.]
Checked task manager for resource usage, I found file [avastsvc.exe] hogging more than 50% of CPU resources like a black hole.
Tried repairing the programme to no avail, tried uninstall (and then CPU ran miraculously like a cool breeze for a while) and reinstalled, ...but same thing again.
I am thinking now of terminating my long time reliance on Avast and looking for something lighter and cooler if THEY don't come up with some FIX soon. This is getting rather tiresome.
I filed a report yesterday [ticket #286338] but no reply as yet.
I'll be monitoring this page for any news (hopefully)...