Installed Avast Free but the security browser extension did not get installed

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Hi,

I installed the latest Avast Free Antivirus and there appeared to be no issues while installing it, however, the security browser extension did not get installed

If I look at the Components under Settings, the extension appears to be installed but Chrome isn't detecting it for some reason. I don't see those trust indicators next to the URLs in the search results

Here's what I've tried till now

1. I uninstalled the "Security Browser Extension" component and then, restarted the system as recommended by Avast.

2. Next, I opened Avast, went to its Settings, installed the component back, opened Chrome, but still the extension did't get detected

3. I've reset Chrome and even reinstalled it but to no avail. I am using the latest 64 bit version of Chrome by the way

4. I've also uninstalled Avast completely and reinstalled it later but the issue still exists

Just in case if you need to know about my system, I have Windows 10 Pro 64 bit with the anniversary update and the latest build as you can see in one of the attached screenshots

It's a new system with no issues. I've also run sfc /scannow and there were no violations, there are no other antimalware  installed either

There are no issues with my primary hard drive where Avast is installed, just in case anyone's wondering. I've run chkdsk /r and other diagnostic tests and they've all been successful

I just have 3 startup items of which just Avast is enabled. I've attached a screenshot that shows all the startup items

Please let me know if this is a known issue or not

[Para-Noid]

Try the Chrome Store https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/avast?hl=en-US

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I thought someone would give me this advice. I appreciate it but I don't want a workaround to the problem.

I already knew about the standalone extension. I just want to know if this is a known issue or not. Thanks.

[bob3160]

Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf

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Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf

I've tried both and the issue is still there

[bob3160]

If this also doesn't work:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/avast-online-security/gomekmidlodglbbmalcneegieacbdmki?hl=en-USContact
Contact Avast customer support:
http://support.avast.com/support/tickets/new