ldgropp,
You misunderstood the previous post. For you to get rid of the password, you need to uninstall Avast completely, then reinstall it (clean install). Here is how to do it:
1. Save a copy of Avast for the product you need (if you don't have it on your machine already) and save it to your HDD:
http://www.avast.com/download-software2. Download the Avast Uninstall Utility
http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear6.exe and save it to your HDD.
3. Disconnect from the Internet at this time.
4. Go to Control Panel and uninstall Avast through Add/Remove Programs if possible and reboot.
5. If Step 4 fails, boot into
Safe Mode (hit F8 repeatedly) and run the Avast Uninstall Tool.
6.
Reboot.
7. Install the newest version of Avast and
reboot.
8. Get Internet access and register your copy or add the license key for Free, Pro, or AIS.
9. Update the Avast definitions.
Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.