Hello! I see that your Avast Secure Browser app keeps getting suspended. Let’s get to the bottom of this together. To start, when you say “suspended,” do you mean that the browser window freezes, it closes on its own, or the application shows a “suspended” status in Task Manager? Also, does this issue happen immediately after opening the browser or after some time of use?

Once I have that, here are some initial steps we can try on your Windows 10 device to resolve the suspension problem:

1. Restart your computer: Sometimes a fresh start clears any temporary glitches affecting the browser.
2. Force-stop Avast Secure Browser:
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager,
- Find Avast Secure Browser in the Processes tab,
- Right-click it and select “End Task” to fully close it,
- Then try reopening it.
3. Disable problematic extensions: Sometimes, third-party browser extensions might interfere and cause suspension. If you have any installed, try disabling them one by one.
4. Clear cache and cookies: Accumulated cache or corrupted cookies can impact browser performance. Go to the browser settings, find Privacy & Security options, and clear browsing data.
5. Check hardware acceleration settings:
- Open Avast Secure Browser,
- Type chrome://settings/system in the address bar,
- Toggle off “Use hardware acceleration when available,”
- Restart the browser.

If you have already tried any of these, let me know which, and we can move on to more detailed troubleshooting or repairs like reinstalling the browser or checking for system updates.

Would you like to try these steps now? Also, please share any other symptoms or behaviours you’ve noticed to help me assist better!

[Source: Avast Support Troubleshooting Guide] (https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/troubleshoot-secure-browser)

suspended acces denied

Thank you for the additional detail—“suspended access denied” sounds like Avast Secure Browser or its process is being blocked by Windows or possibly by Avast’s own security features.

Here’s a step-by-step approach to fix this “access denied” issue on your Windows 10 device:

1. Disable Avast Self-Defense Temporarily:
Avast Secure Browser and Avast Antivirus include a Self-Defense module that protects their processes, which can cause “access denied” errors when trying to close or modify the browser. Try disabling this feature temporarily:
- Open Avast Antivirus from the system tray or Start menu,
- Go to Settings > Troubleshooting,
- Find and uncheck "Enable Self-Defence" or similar options,
- Restart your PC and see if Avast Secure Browser runs properly or can be closed/managed without the “access denied” error.

2. Run Avast Secure Browser as Administrator:
Sometimes insufficient permissions cause access denied errors. Right-click the Avast Secure Browser shortcut and select “Run as administrator” to see if it resolves the problem.

3. Repair or Reinstall Avast Secure Browser:
Corrupted installation files can cause permission or suspension issues. Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Avast Secure Browser > Modify or Repair. If the repair option is unavailable or does not work, uninstall Avast Secure Browser completely, then download and reinstall the latest version from Avast’s official website.

4. Check Windows Security or Third-Party Antivirus Interference:
Sometimes, other antivirus programs or Windows Defender might block Avast Secure Browser processes. Try temporarily disabling other security software to test if that is causing the issue.

5. Clear Browser Data and Reset Settings:
If the browser starts but quickly suspends and stops, try resetting the browser to default settings by going to Avast Secure Browser settings > Advanced > Reset settings.

6. Update Windows and Avast Secure Browser:
Make sure your Windows 10 installation is fully updated, since system bugs or missing updates can interfere with app permissions. Also, keep Avast Secure Browser updated to the latest version.

If the “access denied” error appears when trying to end Avast processes via Task Manager, using the “Disable Self-Defence” step above is usually the best fix7.

Please let me know which of these steps you have tried or if you want guidance on any specific step. I’m here to help you get this resolved smoothly! Are you satisfied with this solution so far?