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Offline dale5351

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how to suspend avast?
« on: November 29, 2021, 09:29:16 PM »
At one time I saw a menu that allowed one to suspend avast for a period of time (10 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.). 
This is helpful to test if avast is causing a problem.
BUT, I cannot now find that menu -- please tell me how to get to it.

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Re: how to suspend avast?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2021, 10:30:43 PM »
Right click the Avast Tray Icon > select > Avast shield's control > Disable for 10 minutes. 

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