Hey all..
I have been using Avast AND Mcafee together for about a year with zero interaction problems..
This past week, Avast asked me to update to newer version so I did..
On reboot, I got a warning from Avast that a program was trying to change an INI file. That program is Mcafee.
I've clicked yes, and I've clicked no.. either way, I keep getting the warning popping up. When it does, it 'grays out' the background and wont let me do anything until I answer.
Also, on reboot.. I'm getting numerous errors. I either get just the wallpaper and zero icons, no start button and no task bar.. or I get them but nothing will open. (including control panel)
Sometimes, I get the icons and no task bar.
It takes about 5 reboots (manually) to get things running, and then I get hit with the INI messages again.
I tried to restore to an earlier day. That worked the first time but 2 days later, somehow it updated itself while I slept and I was back in the same boat. I've 'restored' again, but each time I reboot, Avast automatically updates itself.
Is there anyway to keep the older version?? Or make Mcafee leave it alone?
I want to keep both running as I have for a year. What one doesnt catch, the other does.
As for right now, I've uninstalled Avast.