Is Web shield really needed?

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I'm sorry. I gave a wrong answer before. Web Shield is important.

Avast Web Shield slows down PC and internet.

I always choose custom setup (installation) and uncheck everything but the file shield.

I use Avast Free Antivirus in combination with the free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (real-time protection).

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit shields browsers and software programs from attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in their code. A layer of protection that stops malware before it's delivered to your door.

I also use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and ESET Online Scanner (installed on my PC) only for on-demand scanning.

[Be Secure]

Avast Web Shield slows down PC and internet.

I always choose custom setup (installation) and uncheck everything but the file shield.

But you should not uncheck the web shield,it is not slow down pc or internet.

[bob3160]

Avast Web Shield slows down PC and internet.

I always choose custom setup (installation) and uncheck everything but the file shield.

I use Avast Free Antivirus in combination with the free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (real-time protection).

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit shields browsers and software programs from attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in their code. A layer of protection that stops malware before it's delivered to your door.

I also use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and ESET Online Scanner (installed on my PC) only for on-demand scanning.

The Webshield is probably the most important shield in Avast.
Since 85% of all infections come through the internet, it's the one shield that should never be turned off as long as your online.
It also uses very little overhead. I suggest you see what else is running that might be slowing you down.

[mchain]

WebShield and this add-on or similar:  https://adblockplus.org/  I use uBlock Origin add-on.  Slow loading of webpages is due to ads loading within your browser (most likely).