Avast Icon has red circle

[washann]

I have had problems with Avast over the last couple of months.  The Avast Icon has a red circle in it.  I have done the repair which has been working or the complete uninstall with the avast uninstaller and re installing a new copy.  Up to two nights ago I cannot get the avast to run as the red circle is a permanent in it.  I have put other antivirus's on but none are working to my satisfaction as they are taking forever to scan and none others can do a boot time scan.  Also all the others aren't free.  Hoping someone can help as i dint feel comfortable to use computer if antivirus isn't working.

[onlysomeone]

So is there now any other antivirus or security-program on your computer?
which OS?
which version of Avast do you use?

[ardvark]

Hi...

What other antivirus programs have you installed besides avast? Also, to rule out a possible malware infection, I would recommend following this regimen from Tech, a member of this forum...

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=41495.0

Just scroll down to the fourth post.

Best Regards...

[washann]

I have Avira Antivir Personal which is working alright.  I only downloaded it a couple of hours ago,but i would prefer Avast back on. I am using XP.  I will try the regimen that has been posted and see if that helps.

[onlysomeone]

if you want to install avast again you have to make sure that avira is completely removed...

did you ever use a norton product (antivirus, 360,...) on this pc?

[GrizeBar]

Did you disable the On-Access protection? Try right-clicking the icon in the Taskbar and look at the bottom line. If it says "Start On-Access Protection". then click on it.