[Resolved] Win7 doesn't connect automatically after I install Avast free

[altar]

It's working! I think turning the firewall off and back on did the trick.
Thank you for your advice.

[SafeSurf]

altar,

Your Signature indicates you do not have any antivirus now.  Did you reinstall Avast per my directions (step-by-step)?  If you did install Avast, just update your Signature.

If you need additional assistance, please let me know.  Thank you.

[altar]

Well I didn't run the removal utility in safe mode, but I did pretty much all the rest.

[SafeSurf]

Well I didn't run the removal utility in safe mode, but I did pretty much all the rest.

The Avast Uninstatall Utility only works in Safe Mode.  Were you able to remove Avast through Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs?  Have you reinstalled yet?  If not, please follow my instructions (print them).  If Avast has any corrupt remnants, they need to be removed properly prior to re-installation.

[altar]

The Avast Uninstatall Utility only works in Safe Mode.

Oops 
I've reinstalled Avast 2 days ago and everything is working fine.
I think it was just a case of turning the firewall off and back on again. Very mysterious.
Thanks

[SafeSurf]

I've reinstalled Avast 2 days ago and everything is working fine.

I'm very happy that everything is working fine for you now.   

Now that your issue is resolved/fixed, please go back to the open post in this topic, click the modify button in that Post and change the title/subject, add [Resolved] to the beginning of the title so this thread can be closed.  Thank you.

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