AVAST/AVG tray icon right click moves cursor

[fejetol834]

When right clicking the tray icon of avast tray icon it moves my cursor to the right. I did quck/deep/preboot + second opinion scans + avg sality remover + autoruns/process monitor (PRE AND POST a clean OS install) and all of these return 0 malware. Is this a bug?

[Asyn]

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

[fejetol834]

@Asyn
avast/avg free antivirus latest version (20.10.2442)
I used malwarebytes and kaspersky free antivirus for second opinion scans
Windows 10 pro 20H2 OS build : 19042.685

[Asyn]

I used malwarebytes and kaspersky free antivirus for second opinion scans

Read here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=211973.0

[fejetol834]

removed other antivirus software, rebooted, rescanned. The issue persists. I hope it is a bug or intended feature.

[Asyn]

First, be sure to get rid of all remnants of any prior installed AV(s)..!!
-> https://support.avast.com/article/11/

Then:
1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_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.

[fejetol834]

I did all of this. issue persists. It only happens on avast/avg antivirus. Both of them. other tray icons or other AV's don't have this issue(right clicking moves cursor)

[fejetol834]

update : I tried on another home computer and also asked a friend,the issue is the same so I guess it's either a bug or an intended feature.

[DavidR]

update : I tried on another home computer and also asked a friend,the issue is the same so I guess it's either a bug or an intended feature.

Not seeing it on my win10 system.

[fejetol834]

Then I am lost. I have no idea how this happens to local computers and one of my friends. Thanks everyone for replying.

[fejetol834]

Edit : for people wondering, it moves from the green area to the red area from this screenshot.

[fejetol834]

moves about this much from the tray icon. If I move the tray icon the cursor snaps acording to the new position.

[DavidR]

What happens if you don't stack your tray icons onto two lines or columns ?

Edit: I believe your issue is you have the task bar positioned on the Right and not Below.  I tried that and see slightly more movement of the cursor, not not excessive in my personal opinion.