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Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« on: May 24, 2022, 05:22:08 PM »
Noticed recently that NordVPN wasn't connecting, so did some tests and after switching off Avasts shields fixed the connection issue.

This is on windows 7, is there any other way of fixing this without either removing Avast or turning off its shields as described above?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2022, 05:24:36 PM »
- Which Avast..? (Free/Premium/One)
- Which version/build of Avast..?
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2022, 05:34:34 PM »
- Which Avast..? (Free/Premium/One)
- Which version/build of Avast..?
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
Free avast.
Product version 22.4.6011
Windows 7 32bit
Version 6.1 build 7601 service pack 1

Free avast.
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Windows 7 32bit
Version 6.1 build 7601 service pack 1

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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2022, 05:37:43 PM »
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.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2022, 05:40:35 PM »
So you want me to uninstall Avast first?
Thing is I've already reinstalled Avast and it didn't work, so are you saying that running that tool will help?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2022, 05:49:35 PM »
I have already tried removing and reinstalled it and so I think it is pointless doing it all again.
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2022, 06:14:57 PM »
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.
I'll give it a go.
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2022, 07:28:46 PM »
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.

Can this all be done in safe mode?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2022, 08:50:21 PM »
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.

Can this all be done in safe mode?

I guess you didn't read the article in the link  ?

After the removal, Avast Installation has to be done in normal mode.
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2022, 09:38:22 AM »
I already have avast clear on the laptop, is it recommended that I download a fresh copy?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2022, 09:41:32 AM »
I already have avast clear on the laptop, is it recommended that I download a fresh copy?
Yes.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2022, 09:48:08 AM »
I downloaded point 1 in safe mode, will this be ok to run eventually in normal mode?

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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2022, 11:41:37 AM »
Has this been an issue for other users of Avast free that use nordvpn on windows?
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2022, 11:54:50 AM »
I downloaded point 1 in safe mode, will this be ok to run eventually in normal mode?

No it shouldn't.
However to install Avast I confirm it must be done in normal mode, the same as you would install any other program, so windows components/functions are running normally.
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Re: Connection issue with nordvpn using latest free avast.
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2022, 12:27:50 PM »
I downloaded point 1 in safe mode, will this be ok to run eventually in normal mode?

No it shouldn't.
However to install Avast I confirm it must be done in normal mode, the same as you would install any other program, so windows components/functions are running normally.

Why not, surely if I'm in normal mode the avast setup file should execute fine even though it was downloaded in safe mode.
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