My internet access has been dropping for about a month now, without rhyme or reason. It's been happening on both my desktop and laptop but my ipad/iphone work fine. When it happens, it will happen at different times on both the laptop and desktop so I know it's not tied to the router. I also tried the ping test and it's always my access to my router, which is still working fine when I look at the lights.
I assume that it had to be either a Windows update or Avast but I surmise it is Avast that keeps crashing my internet. Just now, I couldn't even connect to the internet unless it was turned off. If I turn it off, I have no problems.
If I start downloading a large file or torrenting, it will almost immediately crash.
Avast FREE program version 19.7.2388 (build 19.7.4674.520)
Virus definitions 190821-4
Windows 10 Home 64 bit - last update version 1903
Submitted file through Avast support - ID #S3ILM