here is one of the treads on the AVAST forum issued today about the new update for version 5 that is supposed to fix some of the problems, but as you can see many are still experiencing problems. I know several people have just gone back to 4.8 for now till they get the bugs worked out. I am still on 4.8 for now. Avast 5 pre-release program update [5.0.393] in case anyone needs it this seems to be what they are suggesting as the removal tool on the forum avast 5 removal tool

Check in the control panel under network connections for your dial up icon. Ok...done...now have shortcut...Thanks! To get back to your categories click on 'switch to category view' on the left side of the control panel. I used to be able to do that, but now there are the 34 things on a white screen, with nothing to the left of them. I have a choice of seeing them as thumbnails tiles icons list or details when I click on 'View' at the top of the control panel What now brown cow?

Windows Vista Recovery is a fake computer analysis and optimization program that displays fake information in order to scare you into believing that there is an issue with your computer. Windows Vista Recovery is installed via Trojans that display false error messages and security warnings on the infected computer. These messages will state that there is something wrong with your computer's hard drive and then suggests that you download and install a program that can fix the problem. When you click on of these alerts, Windows Vista Recovery will automatically be downloaded and installed onto your computer. Once installed, Windows Vista Recovery will be configured to start automatically when you login to Windows. Once started, it will display numerous error messages when you attempt to launch programs or delete files. Windows Vista Recovery will then prompt you to scan your computer, which will then find a variety of errors that it states it cannot fix until you purchase the program. When you use the so-called defragment tool it will state that it needs to run in Safe Mode and then show a fake Safe Mode background that pretends to defrag your computer. As this program is a scam do not be scared into purchasing the program when you see its alerts. To further make it seem like your computer is not operating correctly, Windows Vista Recovery will also make it so that certain folders on your computer display no contents. When opening these folders, such as C:\Windows\System32\ or various drive letters, instead of seeing the normal list of files it will instead display a different folder's contents or make it appear as if the folder is empty. This is done to make it seem like there is corruption on your hard drive that is causing your files to not be displayed. You should follow the instructions in the link provided.. I would not suggest attempting to remove this yourself.. Here is a link that might be useful: Malware help!

Thanks, Woodsy2; it's not the same site, but it is the same recipe...and your recipe included the herbs I added! I just caught Harry trying to sample some of the veggies; Thankfully my reach was longer than his tongue. He's my omnivore puppy and begs for all things veg or fruit.