- Web Shield is a part of the Avast antivirus software that actively scans web browsing data to prevent malicious programs from downloading and executing on your computer.
- This error occurs when your shields have been disabled for some reason (manual shutdown, malware, errors) Follow the methods below to try to solve this problem.
If I turn off Web Shield, the website loads without any problems. I am not interested in turning off Web Shield, so how can I fix this issue?
As part of Avast antivirus software, Web Shield actively scans your web browsing data, preventing malicious programs from downloading and executing. You should always run this feature to protect your computer, since it is perhaps the most important feature of Avast.
This error occurs when your shields have been disabled for some reason (manual shutdown, malware, errors) and you cannot activate Web Shield in the Avast components window. Follow the methods below to try to solve this problem.
What causes the “Avast Web Shield not turning on” problem?
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It is not necessary to perform a clean install of Avast Antivirus in order to resolve this issue. If the Avast Web Shield does not turn on then you will have to perform a clean install of Avast Antivirus as described below.
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In windows, this problem can occur for a number of reasons. Here are a few of the most common causes:
- A manual disablement of Web Shield has been made
- It is possible that Avast contains malware or a bug.
- There is a discrepancy between Avast version installed on the system and its operating system.
How to resolve the “Avast Web Shield not turning on” problem?
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- The Control Panel is located in the Windows 10 Start menu. Press Windows + R to open it, and type Control Panel and press Enter.
- Go to the Control Panel, “Programs” section, and click on “Uninstall a Program”.
- Choosing Change from the right-click menu will change the Avast antivirus software.
- The Avast restore process can be started by clicking Restore in the Avast configuration window.
Restarting Avast antivirus software
- By pressing Windows + R, you can open the Windows Services screen.
- Press Enter to open Services by typing services.MSC in the Startup window.
- Select Properties from the right-click menu when you identify the Avast Antivirus Service, then scroll down until you find it.
- Avast should start automatically. Avast’s status should be checked.
- The Stop button allows you to stop the program if it is running.
- The Avast Antivirus service can be restarted after a few moments by clicking the Start button.
- Avast’s service will be restarted after clicking Apply and OK.
Updating Avast to the latest version manually
- Avast antivirus can be accessed through the toolbar icon.
- Additionally, you can open Avast by selecting the icon on your Start menu.
- Your free Avast antivirus software can be fully updated by clicking on the Update tab. To update your virus definitions and program updates, click on the icons.
- If the Avast Web Shield issue on Windows 10 has been resolved by restarting your computer after the update has been applied, you’ll be prompted to reboot your computer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I activate Avast Firewall?
Reboot your computer, then start Avast. Click Firewall, then click Start to activate the firewall. If you have application rules configured, try disabling them in the Firewall menu to see if these rules are causing firewall problems.
How do I activate Avast Web Shield?
Open Avast Antivirus and go to Menu > Settings. Select Protection > Main Shields. Scroll to Configure Shield Settings and select the Web Shield tab. Uncheck the Enable HTTPS scanning option.
How do I fix Avast antivirus?
Right-click on your version of Avast Antivirus and select Uninstall from the drop-down menu. When the User Account Control dialog box asks for your approval, click Yes. When the Avast installation wizard appears, click Restore. Click Yes to allow the repair.
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