AVAST has been a mess for the last two years. I quit them back then and switched to Sandboxie. Far superior.... runs your browser in a sandbox. Not an AV -- a different method of security. See my post about it here. Disclaimer: I have no personal vested interest in Sandboxie except as a monumentally satisfied user.
Last edited by remm; 10 Dec 2017 at 16:24.
FYI if you download and install Avast or any available app from Ninite you won't obtain any unwanted installations.
Ninite will
- start working as soon as you run it
- not bother you with any choices or options
- install apps in their default location
- say no to toolbars or extra junk
- install 64-bit apps on 64-bit machines
- install apps in your PC's language or one you choose
- do all its work in the background
- install the latest stable version of an app
- skip up-to-date apps
- skip any reboot requests from installers
- use your proxy settings from Internet Explorer
- download apps from each publisher's official site
- verify digital signatures or hashes before running anything
- work best if you turn off any web filters or firewalls
- save you a lot of time!
Not pushing anything!!! So many installers are now including as you stated bloatware. Simply, this site doesn't!
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