How to stop Avast from Blocking a Program
The first method to stop Avast from blocking a program is to disable its security features temporarily. It does not seem appropriate if you have not downloaded the program from a trusted source because safe and well-known programs can be modded and repacked with viruses.
In case you are sure, follow the below-listed steps.
- Right-click on the Avast icon in the bottom right pop-up menu.
- Locate and drag the cursor to “Avast Shields Control“, so a new drop-down menu appears. Click on ‘Disable All shields’ in the new menu.
- Click ‘OK’ in the message alert window to confirm.
Now Avast services are turned off, which will prevent any interruption in your installations. But at this time, your computer is at risk, and you should activate the security shields after you are done with the installations.
Reversion
To revert the changes,
- Click Avast Icon then drag the pointer to Avast Shields Control
- Click on “Enable All Shields” in the new pop-menu
And if you are not comfortable with disabling Avast, you can try our next method.
How to add a Program to Avast Exception List
When in the Avast Exception List, a program is left uninterrupted by the unnecessary security warnings. That does conclude that the exception list is meant for the highly trustworthy software, programs or files. You can also enlist websites in Avast’s Exception List.
Follow these steps to add a program in Avast Exception List.
- Open Avast Security window and go to the ‘Menu’.
- In the drop-down window, click on ‘Settings.’
- In the General Settings, Click on ‘Exceptions’
- Click ‘Add Exceptions’
- Click ‘Browse’ and select the folder or program. Or you can enter the path to that folder or Web address of the website.
Conclusion
Antiviruses can detect some harmless software as viruses for different services they require to be enabled. But you don’t have to worry while the Avast security measures are disabled, Windows Firewall is in forced somewhat preventing security risks.
If you want to close Avast, check this article on How to close Avast Antivirus.
