Avast recognition by Windows 7

[Lizzi]

I have free Avast and for some reason Windows 7 is not recognizing it as my anti-virus program. How do I configure Windows 7 to recognize Avast as my anti-virus program?

Thanks for helping.

Lizzi

 

[Product FRED]

Reinstall Avast, then restart the Avast service (Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services). Reboot the computer and see if that helps.

 

[Dinesh]

In addition to Product FRED's reply, make sure you're using the latest version 5.

 

[Johnson]

What are the consequences of the Action Center not recognizing the AV, which is what I'm assuming the OP is reacting to, if any?

Anyone know?

 

[Dinesh]

What are the consequences of the Action Center not recognizing the AV, which is what I'm assuming the OP is reacting to, if any?

Anyone know?

Yep it was a known issue with Avast 4.8. No consequences as Avast still runs in active mode. Just Windows wont detect it.

 

[Johnson]

Ok, thanks Dinesh.

I remember there was at least one major AV that had the same problem with XP SP2's Security Center when it was first implemented, I think it was NAV, and as a practical matter, didn't affect NAV's functions.

 

[Dinesh]

Ok, thanks Dinesh.

I remember there was at least one major AV that had the same problem with XP SP2's Security Center when it was first implemented, I think it was NAV, and as a practical matter, didn't affect NAV's functions.

Exactly.

 

[Lizzi]

Thanks everyone for the assistance. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of Avast, and I am using version 5, the most recent. So I think I'll just disable the notices...it's apparently a problem only in the eyes of the Operating System.

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[manhunter2826]

Thanks everyone for the assistance. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of Avast, and I am using version 5, the most recent. So I think I'll just disable the notices...it's apparently a problem only in the eyes of the Operating System.

Lizzi

Nice choice with Avast. I wonder what accounts for the difference in the OS (action center I mean) not seeing Avast. Do u have an additional third-party firewall.

 

[Victek]

Thanks everyone for the assistance. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of Avast, and I am using version 5, the most recent. So I think I'll just disable the notices...it's apparently a problem only in the eyes of the Operating System.

Lizzi

Nice choice with Avast. I wonder what accounts for the difference in the OS (action center I mean) not seeing Avast. Do u have an additional third-party firewall.

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In Windows XP it was sometimes necessary to rebuild the repository to correct inaccurate information in the security center. Can this be an issue in Windows 7 as well?

 

[Lizzi]

In reply to the question about the firewall...I'm using Window's firewall and Windows Defender for spyware...Avast is the only 3rd party software in the protecting area. Maybe that's the problem...I mean not using Windows anti-virus software. I'm going to assume that's the issue and continue with Avast and no anti-virus messages from the Action Center. Hopefully I'm well covered.

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[manhunter2826]

Yes, almost certainly nothing to worry about, I was just trying to decipher why the discrepancy. My setup is identical: Windows firewall, Windows defender and Avast; Home Premium 7.

 

[manhunter2826]

Action Center settings: could u perhaps try unticking and then reticking the Security Messages.

 

[Lizzi]

Action Center settings: could u perhaps try unticking and then reticking the Security Messages.

Tried that a couple of times...no difference. I hesitate to uninstall and reinstall since I'm not having a problem with Avast...only the Action Center or Windows 7.

 

[manhunter2826]

Action Center settings: could u perhaps try unticking and then reticking the Security Messages.

Tried that a couple of times...no difference. I hesitate to uninstall and reinstall since I'm not having a problem with Avast...only the Action Center or Windows 7.

True, I would not bother either although having said that a reinstall did resolve an earlier problem (Avast not automatically updating) I had.

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-s...ger-automatically-updating-new-w7-laptop.html

 

[Lizzi]

Action Center settings: could u perhaps try unticking and then reticking the Security Messages.

Tried that a couple of times...no difference. I hesitate to uninstall and reinstall since I'm not having a problem with Avast...only the Action Center or Windows 7.

True, I would not bother either although having said that a reinstall did resolve an earlier problem (Avast not automatically updating) I had.

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-s...ger-automatically-updating-new-w7-laptop.html

Avast running like a top, knock on wood. Thanks for your help, by the way!

 

[PeteC]

Thanks everyone for the assistance. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of Avast, and I am using version 5, the most recent. So I think I'll just disable the notices...it's apparently a problem only in the eyes of the Operating System.

Lizzi

Nice choice with Avast. I wonder what accounts for the difference in the OS (action center I mean) not seeing Avast. Do u have an additional third-party firewall.

.
In Windows XP it was sometimes necessary to rebuild the repository to correct inaccurate information in the security center. Can this be an issue in Windows 7 as well?

I wonder if that may be it, because I installed Avast 5 on my dad's new Windows 7 desktop, and Windows Security recognizes it just fine, so this is not a universal occurence.

 

[manhunter2826]

Tried that a couple of times...no difference. I hesitate to uninstall and reinstall since I'm not having a problem with Avast...only the Action Center or Windows 7.

True, I would not bother either although having said that a reinstall did resolve an earlier problem (Avast not automatically updating) I had.

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-s...ger-automatically-updating-new-w7-laptop.html

Avast running like a top, knock on wood. Thanks for your help, by the way!

Not a problem