Unable to use my XP PC after installing the new version

[cadremis]

After installing this new version, I have problems with everything in my XP computer...

Programs take long to start, Firefox freezes completely and I have to wait more than 30 seconds

See my specs in my signature.... anyone having the same problem?

I thought it was and update problem and I have installed avast from scratch again but the problem continues...

[Dieselman]

What other security are you running on this XP machine? You have tons on Windows 7 but is Avast your only protection on XP?

[cadremis]

Everything is the same in both PC's and I just discovered what was happening.

Anyone having compatibility issues with Comodo Firewall and this new Avast Version?

I uninstalled Comodo Firewall and installed PirvateFirewall instead, and now everything is back to normal.

My XP computer is flying...

[Dieselman]

You have way too much security in the first place. Comodo has D+ which a HIPS. Avast Free 6 has a behavior blocker. Both together is not a good mix. The Windows 7 machine needs only Windows 7 firewall on. Any reason your so paranoid?

[cadremis]

Well, the  thing is that I do not have any trouble in my windows 7 ultimate edition computer using Comodo.... That's why I ask if anybody knows about any compatibility issues between Comodo/Avast and a XP SP3 Pc.

[SafeSurf]

I'm not a Comodo user, but there are plenty of people here who do use Comodo FW with Avast.  You do not necessarily need to use Windows 7 FW, although it is better than previous versions of Win FW's.  If you continue to have problems, you may want to upgrade to Avast v. 6.0.1091.
- Free:  http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_free.exe.

[Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail)]

Anyway - I also think you are performing a security-overkill on your PC.
Win Fw + Avast Free + MBAM on demand + (I see you are using) Sandboxie = absolutely sufficient.

[SafeSurf]

That's why I ask if anybody knows about any compatibility issues between Comodo/Avast and a XP SP3 Pc.

I don't trust the XP FW, so I don't blame the OP for wanting a reliable FW for his XP machine.

[Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail)]

That's why I ask if anybody knows about any compatibility issues between Comodo/Avast and a XP SP3 Pc.

I don't trust the XP FW, so I don't blame the OP for wanting a reliable FW for his XP machine.

I trust it - but it's not as easyly configurable, I agree.