Ports Open For Avast Mac Security Autoupdate
Though the full version of Avast Antivirus must be installed in a computer, the Avast Virus Cleaner and Removal Tool can be installed on a USB drive. You can then use the USB drive as a portable cleaning tool to run during the startup process. The Avast Cleaner and Removal tool removes viruses and malware, such as rootkits, that load along with the operating system.
Step 1
Open a Web browser and navigate to the Avast Cleaner and Removal Tool download page (link in Resources).
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Step 2
Click one of the download links on the right side of the page to download the EXE file.
Step 3
Click the “Save” or “Save As” button to save the EXE file to your hard drive.
Step 4
Insert the USB drive into a free USB port on the computer. The USB drive registers to the operating system as a removable drive.
Step 5
Open the Charms bar and click the 'Search' option, and then type 'Computer' (without quotes) into the Search input box. Click the 'Search' icon. Click the 'Computer' link in the search results on the left side of the screen.
Step 6
Click on the “Removable Drive” icon for the USB drive. A window opens to display the contents of the drive.
Step 7
Drag the Avast Cleaner and Removal tool EXE file onto the USB drive window and drop the file into place. The Avast Cleaner and Removal tool is copied to the USB drive.
Double-click the EXE file to run the Avast tool from the USB drive. Click the “Start Scanning” button to begin the virus scan.
Warning
- Though the Avast Virus Cleaner and Removal Tool is available from freeware and shareware download sites, the product has been discontinued by Avast. No support is provided by the company.
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Sometimes Avast Antivirus may be blocking you from running a program or accessing a web page, which you know is totally safe. Usually, it’s because of the low application occurrence within the Avast community. Therefore, Avast can’t properly tell if the program is safe or not, and will try to protect you.
Also, Avast detects so-called ‘Potentially Unwanted Programs‘, which are actually wanted in some cases, and so-called ‘False-Positives‘, which means the program is safe but Avast’s detection is wrong. Unfortunately this often happens with popular games and services like League of Legends (LoL), Steam, GoG Galaxy, Minecraft, uTorrent, BitTorrent, Windows Update, Google, Java, Chrome and other launchers which are being often updated. Usually the false-positive detection lasts only a few hours, but can be very annoying.
Quick Summary
- Make sure the blocked file or webpage is not malicous by testing it at www.virustotal.com
- Add it as exception by going to Avast user interface » Settings » General » Exclusions
- Confirm by clicking OK
Read more detailed steps and other options including screenshots below.
When Avast blocks something, you will always get a pop-up notification informing you about the threat.
Solution/Fix for the Invalid Certificate Issue Caused by the HTTPS Scan
Recently a lot of Avast users (especially the ones running Windows XP) are experienced an issue when Avast has been blocking several major websites because of the invalid cloudflaressl.com certificate. The full message on the pop-up is ‘Avast Web Shield has blocked access to this page because the following certificate is invalid: [name of the certificate]‘.
To fix this try one of the following actions:
- Disable HTTPS scanning by going to settings » Active Protection » Web Shield » Customize » Main settings » Un-check ‘Enable HTTPS scanning‘ and restart your computer
Disabling HTTPS Scanning in Avast 2018 Web Shield Settings
Solution/Fix When Avast is Blocking Internet Connection Completely
Sometimes Avast may even block completely the Internet access so user is not able to visit any website. If this happens to you, try one of the following actions:
- Repair your Avast installation by going to Programs » Uninstall a program » Avast » select Repair and restart your computer
- Disable HTTPS scanning by going to settings » Active Protection » Web Shield » Customize » Main settings » Un-check ‘Enable HTTPS scanning‘ and restart your computer
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Solution/Fix When Avast is Blocking Specific Website, Program or Game
There are two ways to unblock any program or website from Avast blocking. Please note, you should do it only if you are 100% sure the blocked file is safe for you and your computer. Even if you own the blocked site, doesn’t mean it wasn’t hacked and injected with dangerous malware. For checking the program/file with other Antivirus vendors, you can use online detection at VirusTotal.
1. Add Blocked Program or Website to Exclusion List (Whitelist) to Unblock it
Using the exceptions in Avast you can simply add any file or URL to the list of exclusions and exclude it from scanning and shield protection, therefore also from blocking. For more information about adding exceptions, check our full guide ‘How to Add File/Website Exception into Avast Antivirus 2018‘.
Adding File/Folder/Program/Website URL Exception into Avast 2018
2. Temporarily Turn Off Avast Protection
If you want install or run a program but it’s being blocked by Avast you can simply turn off Avast shields for a short period of time. For more information about turning off Avast or it’s shields, check our full guide ‘How to Turn Off (Pause, Disable) Shields in Avast Antivirus 2018‘.
Temporarily Disabling Avast Protection from the Windows Tray
3. Report a False Positive Detection to Avast
We also strongly suggest to report the detection you believe is a false positive directly to Avast team. They will look into it and eventually confirm the reported file, software, or website is clean.
Link to report is included on every in-product pop-up displayed when the harmful webpage or file is blocked. Just click on ‘Report the file as a false positive‘.
Avast Web Shield Has Blocked a Harmful Webpage or File Pop-up
Then you need to fill-in following simple form. In the additional info you can add a link from VirusTotal scan. Don’t forget to check the option ‘I know what I’m doing‘ and click on ‘Submit‘.
Avast In-product Form for Reporting False Positive Detection of Files or Websites
Alternatively you can use the official web form for reporting false positive detection.
Official Avast Web Form for Reporting False Positive Detection of Files or Websites
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Additional Notes
Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).
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