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Offline _Angel_

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Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« on: May 05, 2020, 01:55:13 AM »
Tried using trial Avast firewall and it keeps asking for Google Chrome's access to the Internet even if it is allowed for any connection.
This is really frustrating.




What should I do?
« Last Edit: May 05, 2020, 04:04:52 AM by _Angel_ »

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2020, 06:24:12 AM »
Update to the latest version (20.3.2405): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=233940.0
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2020, 02:51:23 PM »
Did not work, but thank you. It still asks for Google Chrome.

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2020, 06:11:15 AM »
Repair Avast:
1. Avast GUI -> Settings -> Troubleshooting
2. Click on 'REPAIR APP'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2020, 01:38:04 PM »
Have the same problem with Adobe Reader. Opening a .pdf file Adobe asks for internet access, which i want to deny.
Firewall keeps asking everytime i open a .pdf-file.

The solution with the Repair App and Rebooting didnt work.
Avast is updated to the newest version.
« Last Edit: May 08, 2020, 01:39:50 PM by Mit0s »

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2020, 04:12:51 AM »
The windows from the Avast firewall keep popping up after installing the last update (20.3.2405).
The file shield switched off.
The app "repaired".
Restarted several times.

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2020, 08:43:06 AM »
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
- Which AV(s) did you use before Avast..?
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2020, 09:44:16 AM »
Windows 10, 64bit
Avast Premium, nothing else now, nothing else before, Windows Defender managed by Avast
Avast froze a couple of times after switching File Shield off.

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2020, 09:54:34 AM »
1. Download Avast Premium Security: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premium_security_setup_offline.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed Avast versions..!!)
3. Reinstall Avast with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2020, 12:21:57 PM »
I did everything as you advised. It seems it helped. Thanks a lot.

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2020, 12:43:06 PM »
I did everything as you advised. It seems it helped. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome.
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2020, 12:59:36 PM »
Sadly it did not work for me.
Followed the steps and also reinstalled the Adobe Reader too.

The problem still persists. Opening a pdf file reader ask for internet access. Denying it will set the permission in the firewall table. Closing the pdf and opening another another pdf file i get another popup to allow internet access.

EDIT: So far Adobe Reader is the only programm with that behavior. Tested it with other programms for example firefox and it did work as intended.

Hopefully that issue can be resolved.
« Last Edit: May 09, 2020, 01:05:59 PM by Mit0s »

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2020, 01:32:14 PM »
Sadly it did not work for me. Followed the steps and also reinstalled the Adobe Reader too.

The problem still persists. Opening a pdf file reader ask for internet access. Denying it will set the permission in the firewall table. Closing the pdf and opening another another pdf file i get another popup to allow internet access.
Follow instructions: https://support.avast.com/article/33/
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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2020, 02:20:10 PM »
Thanks did follow the steps lets see what happens :)

Also i got the same problem on my PC at Home and at my Laptop.

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Re: Avast Firewall keeps asking to allow Google Chrome
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2020, 05:49:58 AM »
Thanks did follow the steps lets see what happens :)
You're welcome.
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