Windows 2000 will not connect with Avast installed

[jsanfi]

I just bought the full blow version of Avast am now unable to connect to the Internet.  This is not a problem with downloading web pages; the computer cannot connect to DNS to resolve addresses.  I tried turning off all Avast services for a few minutes with no improvement.  I finally uninstalled Avast and the computer connects to the 'net just fine.  Reinstalled Avast and the problem returns; no connection.  Anybody figured this out?

Thanks very much.

Joe.

[DavidR]

What full blown version of avast (avast internet security, AIS) ?
The reason I ask is I believe the firewall element of AIS wasn't compatible with win2k.

What version number 5.0.507 is the latest version number ?
I don't know if this update has changed that or not.

[DavidR]

OK I have had a rummage round the avast site, http://www.avast.com/internet-security#tab1 and it doesn't list win2k on the compatibility list for AIS, see image.

[=SKY=]

... but free version (without firewall) is running well with windows 2k!

[DavidR]

Yes, but that's the point, the Original Poster is using AIS and the requirements in my image are for AIS and win2k isn't supported.

[=SKY=]

Hello David,

nice to read you!

Yes, I understand the differences now. Thanks for explanation!