New Version Over 20 Minute Boot Time

[NVF]

Since installing the new version my PC becomes unresponsive for over 20 minutes after start-up. My PC usually takes 5 minutes or so to completely boot. I unchecked the rootkit boot scan but that didn't solve anything.

If this is a problem that can't be simply corrected can someone please link me to the most recent version before this one so I can reinstall.

Thanks

[Eddy]

What is telling you it is avast that is causing this and not something else ?

[Alikhan]

I'd suggest doing a clean install.

1.Download your version of avast!, the avastclear tool and save them to the desktop:

Avast Free Antivirus
Avast Pro Antivirus
Avast Internet Security
Avast Premier

Download Avast Clear Tool

2. Uninstall Avast in Control panel  [If you don't have Avast in control Panel go to #3]
3. Uninstall in safe mode using Avastclear. [Running Avastclear is normal mode will give a prompt to go into Safe Mode]
Check : Once uninstalled check in device manager>view>show hidden devices if there is anything related to avast with a yellow triangle.. if so, uninstall it and reboot.
5. Install the version you downloaded.
6. Reboot.

Paid: If you have a paid license, insert the license key/activation code after the reboot at stage 6.

[NVF]

What is telling you it is avast that is causing this and not something else ?

That it started happening immediately after installing the new version and thereafter.

I'd suggest doing a clean install.

Any chance you can link me to the version before this new one?

Thanks

[DavidR]

Avast doesn't retain old versions only the current version.

You can try some of the download sites, but some of those also only download the latest version.

[NVF]

okay, thanks

[NVF]

I uninstalled, custom installed just the three shields and booting is back to normal. Thanks for all the replies, especially Alikhan.

[DavidR]

You're welcome.

For sure a custom install is the way to go, I do that for virtually every program I install. That way you get an idea of what it wants to do and you can remove the features/functions that you don't need/want.

[NVF]

You're welcome.

For sure a custom install is the way to go, I do that for virtually every program I install. That way you get an idea of what it wants to do and you can remove the features/functions that you don't need/want.

I think customizing an install of any program is something most people don't want to fool with understandably but it's something they should look into here.

Thanks again.