Hi, I'm new here, could someone please assist with a query, since it seems it is impossible to contact avast directly?
I am using avast free edition (#?)on the old Windows XP home.
It randomly starts downloading shitloads of 'stuff', which I assume is updated patch files or antivirus updates, but I have no control of the data usage.
ALL pc functions stop, including browser(s), internet traffic and open windows or access to anything until up to 200 Mb of 'stuff' is downloaded!
Is this normal and if I can change these automatic settings, how?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.