Is there a conflict between Avast and Agnitum Firewall Free. Yesterday I booted up my laptop and it would not load, only getting as far as my wallpaper. I opened Windows (XPsp2) in safe mode but that did not work. I tried a System Restore and eventually it loaded, maybe took 20 min's. I then got a message from Avast saying there was a problem, and would I like to fix the issue. I clicked the box , but nothing happened. I eventually removed Avast with Revo, and everything was back to normal. I have now reinstalled Avast and everything is working well again. This was the 3rd time I have done this, I knew there were teething problems, but surely everything should be O.K, now. I am thinking of trying a new AV, and have looked at Avira, but that seems to be trouble, and AVG is a total waste of space. So come on Avast and try and keep up the good work I've used you for 2 years and never had a problem until I upgraded to Avast 5. I also use Malwarebytes free is that a problem.