Unstarted Avast Secure Browser Running Multiple Processes

[swbruce815]

I understand why applications use multiple processes, but lately I have noticed that when I start my computer, Avast Secure Browser runs anywhere from 3 to 16 processes and eats up disk space even though I have not started the application. In other words, it acts very much like a virus. If I try to end the process through my task manager, I have no success. Why is Avast Secure Browser running multiple processes even though the application is not in use? I am seriously considering uninstalling the program, as this is both annoying and worrisome.

[mchain]

Hello.

You could have a setting enabled that should be disabled in Settings>On Startup. 

If it is, move the slider to the off position.

I show about 14 processes running with a single ASB window open and visible.

[mchain]

Could also be this:  See attached below.

[swbruce815]

Thank you! I had done the former,. but I have now disabled the Quick Launch, and I hope that will stop this annoying and intrusive behavior. Thanks again!

[mchain]

You're welcome.