Avast Free AntiVirus blocking all web traffic

[csanii]

I have been using Avast for months without issues.
The problems started earlier this week (not sure why) with WebShield blocking all internet traffic.
I can't even browse to the Avast website without disabling WebShield.

I was using Win10 2004 64Bit and had the problems.
I am now using Win10 20H2 64Bit with December patches...same problem.
I tried repair/uninstall and today I updated to latest Avast (v20.10.2442) ....same problem.

Turning off WebShield defeats a large benefit of having this software installed.
Any idea how I can fix this?

[Ilie I.]

Try to reinstall the AV, first by uninstalling it with their uninstall tool:
https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility

[csanii]

That fixed it!

THANK YOU!!!