I'm awaiting ver 7 which might have some real improvements as this current update is just a few bugs only.
This Free Version 6 is a pain on my system.
Grr i Think he means to say that V6 did not have any radically new feature except for bug fixes. @davhag64 avast is known to be light. IF you have any problems please create a thread we are there to help you. Also please mention your hardware configuration and current operating system and the security solutions installed on your pc.