Hi :
I have a Dial-Up Connection and Avast and my computer NEVER tries to
connect to the internet unless I click my Internet Service Provider's
Dialogue "box" . IF something is trying to get you to connect to the
internet, it is NOT Avast, but some "malware" you have on your computer.
To "discover" this "malware", best to run a Scan of an antiSPYWARE/
antiTROJAN program; do you have any of these types of programs on your
computer ? IF NOT, I recommend you install the FREE Version of
"SUPERAntiSpyware", available from
www.superantispyware.com .
After "updating" it, run its "Complete Scan" to see IF anything is
detected .