[Solved] Unable to disable the new Browser Password Protection feature

[Tag5]

Edit: The issue was solved after I installed the password protection component, disabled it, and uninstalled it again. (basically turning it on and off)

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Hello,
I am on Avast Premier Security version 20.2.2401 - build 20.2.5130.571 (the latest update).

The new "Browser Password Protection" feature looks disabled on the settings UI and I can't even enable it.



But somehow the feature is turned on in the background and now my backup software can't backup my password files (logins.json) while Avast shields are enabled.
I would try turning it on and off to fix that but I can't even turn it on as the button doesn't do anything.

I tried repairing Avast and installing chrome to fix it.
Please fix the issue with an update.

[Asyn]

- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
- Which AV(s) did you use before Avast..?

[Tag5]

1) Windows 10 ver. 1903 [Version 10.0.18362.592]
2) Nothing
3) Only Avast was installed after a clean format

Small note: I have almost all the components disabled. (which is an awesome feature that makes Avast the best AV and makes it worth purchasing)
Only File Shield and Behavior Shield is enabled.

[Pondus]

Behavior Shield  (which is an awesome feature that makes Avast the best AV and makes it worth purchasing)

This is not a uniqe avast feature, all AV vendors have behavior detection but may use a different technical name

[Tag5]

Behavior Shield  (which is an awesome feature that makes Avast the best AV and makes it worth purchasing)

This is not a uniqe avast feature, all AV vendors have behavior detection but may use a different technical name

Sorry the sentence structure was bad, I meant the ability to completely disable components.

[Asyn]

-> https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/96/ (Add/Remove components)

[Kristian46]

i tried uninstall this avast "password protection" on "troubleshooting"  / "add/modify components" then after i restart the pc it still there and when i click the "add/modify components" again to see what are the components installed the "password protection" is un ticked means i already uninstalled but the weird part is when i go to privacy "passwords" and  "password protection" is still on the list even tho i already uninstall them thru "add/modify components

heres the screenshot

https://imgur.com/gtos2vK

[Asyn]

Please attach your screenshot(s), some of us don't follow external links.

[Kristian46]

heres the screenshot about the issue i said earlier

[Asyn]

Update to the latest version (20.3.2405): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=233940.0

[Kristian46]

i'm already at the latest version before posting this issue, this issue happens after i update my avast to 20.3.2405 (build20.3.5200.561)

already restarted  my pc 3X already still the password and password protection is still there even i already uninstalled this 2 components

[Asyn]

Wait for one of the devs and/or submit a ticket: https://support.avast.com/contact

[Asyn]

Edit: The issue was solved after I installed the password protection component, disabled it, and uninstalled it again. (basically turning it on and off)

Thanks for your feedback.