Windows 10: Giving AVAST Free [20.6] a second chance

Hello.

I have installed AVAST using a minimal custom setup and I am quite satisfied with its performance so far.

+ Copying files from/to USB sticks is a lot faster than using WD.
+ Packing/Unpacking is also faster.
+ Steam runs slightly faster too.
+ Game mode.
+ Interface is a lot nicer.
+ Now with Ransomware protection on free version, although I didn't install it.

To add injury to insult on my girlfriend computer there is an annoying PUP detected that won't go away. She is still using WD.

Let's see how it goes. So far so good. So, fingers crossed.

:)

 

Stuck at OneDrive screen during Surface Pro 6 initial setup

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Try the below suggested steps.

Method 1

1. Unplug all the external devices except Mouse and Keyboard.
   
2. Try to reboot the device and check the status of the issue.
   

Method 2

I would suggest you to perform Power drain by following the suggested steps.

1. Press and hold the Power Button down for 30-40 seconds.
   
2. Hold the Volume Rocker up and Power ON for almost 20 second.
   
3. Release the power button and wait for next 10-15 seconds.
   
4. Press the power button to turn on your Surface and check the status of the issue.
   

Hope it helps.

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

What will happen on Jan 20, 2016?


Strollin: I understand your suggestion, but that means I'll have to re-install all my sofftware etc. again. This is not an enticing thought at all.

LCDR: I tried the old activation code I used before - it is the same on you posted.

I tried the steps listed at the WinAero site. Last one failed because it said the server could not be located. But I did get the Jan 20, 2016 date back. So that's something.

 

avast security

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