Recent content by geekilku

Thank you for your reply. The other security software on the Xp are Malwarebytes, adware cleaner, and CCleaner. Avast had issues with Malwarebytes by disabling it on install but it remained active. All the drives were disabled when I went into Safe Mode .

Using the XP add/Remove utility does not do a clean uninstall. The Avast website recommend going into Safe Mode and then use their AvastClear.exe file to completely remove their program. I followed their instructions.

I am using Windows XP SP3 and downloaded the free version of Avast. I was offered the Avast Premier trial version for 60 days to try so I accepted and downloaded this as well. As soon as Avast was installed, it took ages to load, it would freeze on boot up 3-4 times on the same day. It would...