
However, there have also been previous issues with the Browser Cleanup Tool, such as asking to switch your default search provider and homepage to Bing or Yahoo if you run the tool with Internet Explorer, and in my experience, the tool would warn about toolbars and add-ons that aren't actually threats. Recently, a bug in the tool was causing it to auto delete all Firefox add-ons.Īs Techdows reports, that bug has been patched with the latest virus definition (look for number 14118-0 in the Settings > About Avast menu).

Its Browser Cleanup Tool, however, has a bad history of annoying users. Avast is generally a well-rated and well-regarded antivirus software.
