Newly added torrents will not start downloading until after computer is rebooted

[Yamipirogoeth]

OS - Windows 10 64-bit
µTorrent 3.5 (build 43916) [32-bit]
ISP - CenturyLink VDSL
BTGuard for µTorrent only

Any time I add a torrent file to download, whether it's a downloaded .torrent or through a magnet link, it will show it as an active torrent but will not initiate any connection to any tracker or peers until after I reboot my computer.

I do have BTGuard as a VPN entered into the settings, but this is something I've noticed since before I added that.

Stopping then starting the torrent doesn't get it going.

I do have the green checkmark in the lower right corner of the window but it will occasionally go to the triangle with the exclamation point but after I have it run the connection tests it shows green.

Exiting out of µTorrent and restarting the program does seem to work.

I'd just like to figure out why it's not immediately downloading the torrent.

[DreadWingKnight]

What antivirus and firewall?

[Yamipirogoeth]

AVG Antivirus Free version: 17.5.3022

Build 1.201.3.9167

Windows Firewall (everything allowed for µTorrent)

Firewall on my router is disabled

[PiusX]

And does it remain active until it finish?

[Yamipirogoeth]

Yes, once it starts it stays active with no issues.

[DreadWingKnight]

AVG has gotten worse and worse for system performance and system interference over the past few years. Have you tried with it temporarily uninstalled?