Avast firewall always prompting to select network type on startup

[MrDJ]

for me most days it starts in public and stays there but a few occasions its public when the box pops up but then auto changes to private. strange if this has not been patched yet.
ive just got in the routine of clicking it to private on every startup and then it stays there.

[bob3160]

for me most days it starts in public and stays there but a few occasions its public when the box pops up but then auto changes to private. strange if this has not been patched yet.
ive just got in the routine of clicking it to private on every startup and then it stays there.

Are you using Windows 10 v1903

[MrDJ]

nope. 7 pro Bob

[bob3160]

nope. 7 pro Bob

I've reported this to Avast. Hope that helps.

[MrDJ]

nope. 7 pro Bob

I've reported this to Avast. Hope that helps.

thanks mate. not too fussed as it doesnt cause any other issues for me and i guessed someone else would of logged it on most platforms with the amount of people its affecting.
mucho appreciated.

[Dimpie]

You're welcome. But more important, does it work for you now..?

Works perfect on beta yes ... no more pop-up and it stays on private.

So when will the stable version see this fix?

[bob3160]

You're welcome. But more important, does it work for you now..?

Works perfect on beta yes ... no more pop-up and it stays on private.

So when will the stable version see this fix?

I've posed that question on the Developers forum last night. Haven't received a reply up till now.

[kev17]

i have the same problem on all 3 computers after updating to 1903

[MrDJ]

just to update: win 7 pro avast premier
definition 190620-2
version 19.5.2378 build 19.5.4444.505
yesterday popup auto switched to private within 1 second but today again stayed on public but opening firewall it shows both on private (pic attached)

[schmidthouse]

You're welcome. But more important, does it work for you now..?

Works perfect on beta yes ... no more pop-up and it stays on private.

So when will the stable version see this fix?

It's hard to say when the devs plan on releasing a new Stable version. We just have to have patience.

However at this point due to your question, I'll point out that 'to return to the Stable Version' you have to do a "Clean Install" to remove the beta properly before you reinstall a Stable Version.
Users can install beta over top on a stable version but not the other way around; you can't install a stable version over top of a beta.

Follow these instructions (Credit Bob3160)

Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf

If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A

Edit: Added information on beta participation
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=179943.0

[Brad128]

Hey there, I know this post is old and dated and all, but I've too been experiencing this same issue every time I boot up my computer, being prompted for "private/public" connections preferences. I use a VPN as well so I understand if it asks me often.  I am connected via hardwired connection (Ethernet) not wireless, too. I have owned the Premium version of Avast for some time now.
I wish I had noticed this post sooner. Is is closed?

[r@vast]

Hey there, I know this post is old and dated and all, but I've too been experiencing this same issue every time I boot up my computer, being prompted for "private/public" connections preferences. I use a VPN as well so I understand if it asks me often.  I am connected via hardwired connection (Ethernet) not wireless, too. I have owned the Premium version of Avast for some time now.
I wish I had noticed this post sooner. Is is closed?

Hi,

Please have a look at this article: https://support.avast.com/en-ca/article/Use-Antivirus-Avast-Geek
Scroll to the section about Firewall > "Enable automatic profile switching"; "Show notifications about automatic profile switching"

[Asyn]

Hey there, I know this post is old and dated and all, but I've too been experiencing this same issue every time I boot up my computer, being prompted for "private/public" connections preferences. I use a VPN as well so I understand if it asks me often.  I am connected via hardwired connection (Ethernet) not wireless, too. I have owned the Premium version of Avast for some time now.
I wish I had noticed this post sooner. Is is closed?

Please have a look at this article: https://support.avast.com/en-ca/article/Use-Antivirus-Avast-Geek
Scroll to the section about Firewall > "Enable automatic profile switching"; "Show notifications about automatic profile switching"

Hi r@vast, afaik this won't help if a VPN is involved. Cheers

[PedroStephano]

January 2021 and problem persists. Latest Avast. Starts up by recognizing my Home Network as Public and asking to scan it. Totally and completely annoying behaviour from my premium product. Fix needed please. Thanks.

[r@vast]

January 2021 and problem persists. Latest Avast. Starts up by recognizing my Home Network as Public and asking to scan it. Totally and completely annoying behaviour from my premium product. Fix needed please. Thanks.

Hi,

Can you confirm if you notice this with every reboot?
Have you tried re-installing using the uninstall utility? https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Uninstall-Antivirus-Utility/
If the issue persists, please provide us with a support file ID.
To generate the support file, please see this link.
https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/Submit-support-file