Sorry about that. Didn't realize that the option was not in the free version.
1. Another question I have is at what point in time are you trying to open Avast? Is it right at start up? Does it take a long time to open even after your computer has been started for say 10 minutes?
If the above doesn't work then try below. If that doesn't get it then I'm out (I dunno).
I have read another topic posted by you that you had performed a repair of Avast.
Maybe something did not install correctly and the repair was not able to clean it up.
Try a clean uninstall/reinstall of Avast.
Dowload Avast Free to your desktop (or whatever location is convenient for you).
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-downloadDownload Avast Uninstall utility from here.
http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utilityUninstall Avast using add/remove programs first (reboot) then follow the instructions below.
How to uninstall our software using aswClear:
1.Download aswClear5.exe on your desktop
2.Start Windows in Safe Mode
3.Open (execute) the uninstall utility
4.If you installed avast! in a different folder than the default, browse for it. (Note: Be careful! The content of any folder you choose will be deleted!)
5.Click REMOVE
6.Restart your computer