JD wrote:
> Installed the latest Avast 4.8 Home and I can't stop it from loading
> when I start Windows XP.
>
> I tried turning off the services associated with Avast but Avast is
> protecting those services.
>
> I ran MSconfig and turned it off but it turns itself back on when I reboot.
>
> What I need is a simple on-demand anti-virus scanner and it appears
> Avast is no longer letting me set it up that way.
>
> Help!
>

Go to settings, click on troubleshooting and check the 'Disable Avast
self-defense module' box, it's there to stop malicious programs from
disabling Avast.