The problem started with my internet disconnecting several times an hour shortly after I updated the Avast program.
While annoying, it was tolerable. I decided to do a full scan tonight and Avast found 4 high risk items, of which, only 3 would "move to the chest" Avast recommended a boot scan. Did the boot scan and system restarted.
Since then, none of my programs will open, even Avast. Booted from safe mode. No luck. Even tried a system restore, to no avail.
As it stands now, my laptop is worthless. There seems to be numerous problems, many similar, since the upgrade. I would hate to have to pay to have someone fix my laptop.
I really need your advice. Thanks in advance!