Mentium

I've been absent for a couple of days and not posted on the 24 hour check in which is part of my plan. The reason has not been booze, but the anti-virus software on my computer which decided for some reason that the forum was a threat and just kept disconnecting me from the site every time I logged in. (I use Avast - anyone else had the same problem?). I can incidentally connect to the main Soberrecovery site but not the forums.

Anyway I missed the forum horribly and I have to say it has made the last couple of days tougher than they might otherwise have been! Just goes to show!

I have actually turned off Avast for ten minutes to make this post. I just discovered I can do that, though it is probably unwise. I think I will look for a replacement!

Anyway all the best to everyone. I'm still here!

SoberLeigh

Mention, others have reported issues with Avast.

Try reposting in Technical Issues so that the techs know.

Missed you in the 24 Hour thread; glad are okay.

Mentium

Thanks - have posted there now. Off to replace Avast I think!

SoberLeigh

I don't know much about Avast. Could it be that it needs an update?

Dee74

It's been happening for a while...I'm reliably assured by the techies it's a false positive.
I use Avast on one machine and AVG Free on the other.

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Soberwolf

I cleared all my cookie data all my data a few times with each log in and it hasnt happened since yesterday afternoon

Mentium

Well since I turned off my protection to make the original post, and turned it back on again, it is allowing access! Perhaps it learns..

MyShadow

Avast should learn, haven't used it in a long time. In the firewall settings you should be able to add this site to a safe list.

MythOfSisyphus

AV software is nearly obsolete. I don't even use it anymore. I do use WindowsDefender but mostly I run behind a firewall. I suggest you download the free 'MalwareBytes' software, keep it up to date and run it periodically. Sorry, to sidetrack- I'm just a bit of a geek, a couple credits short of a degree in Information Security.

Good to see you around, Mentium!

Mentium

I have malwarebytes thanks. Personally I would not risk not having an AV system.

Anyway - to get back on topic, I am so glad to be able to post again. Being unable to for a couple of days made me realise what an incredible resource this forum is for people in recovery.

Tang

I have to laugh a little, all this talk of "AV" in this thread and if I replace anti-virus with addictive voice it becomes much more compelling.

Mentium

That hadn't even occurred to me!! Hopefully my brain will start working properly in a few days time! Early days here! Lol!