So how do I stop this new popup from bothering me each time the system starts?
The system tray icon already lets me know Avast is up and running.
Hello Bob, it's a new feature that should "reassure" the users that the AV is up and running. It came as an idea based on the fact that the users were not sure if they are protected. It's enabled just for Beta builds now. As it is using the Windows Notifications you'll have to manage it in the "System Settings > Notifications & Actions" of your Windows.
That would be using a sledge hammer to crack a nut, kill all to get rid of one, crazy. It's more likely to annoy than reassure.
Surely the option not to see this would/
should be covered by the existing Avast PopUp Notifications Treatment option 'Limited Mode' ?
Why the need to use the Windows Notifications function at all.
Frequent long term users of Avast shouldn't need this hand holding/reassurance, we know it is covered by the ever present tray icon.