aswRvrt.sys Sony Vaio Windows 7 Help

system · 2015-07-23T16:27:17.000Z

I realize that this is a common problem and that you guys keep saying that it’s not Avast’s fault, but this is the second time that Avast has updated and wreaked havoc on my entire system.

About four days ago now, Avast updated automatically (without knowledge or permission) before eventually restarting and receiving the BSoD related to aswRvrt (or whatever driver comes after it according to you guys). I’ve done the normal steps of course of trying to repair my system with the limited options I have. Unfortunately, with this model having such a restrictive BIOS menu (which normally doesn’t matter but here it does), I can’t boot a Linux LiveCD to troubleshoot Avast and backup any other files that are important. I’ve tried to check out Avast in the registry using regedit but searches for “avast” “asw” “alwil” etc. don’t even bring up Avast. So I haven’t been able to manually take out registry keys. As with all related BSoD issues that I’ve seen I can’t of course access my desktop or safe mode and the driver authorization for unofficial drivers doesn’t boot the system either.

Maybe I’ve overlooked something or another extremely simple but any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

system · 2015-07-23T16:34:06.000Z

edited to be included in my first message. Sorry for double post.

essexboy · 2015-07-23T20:36:56.000Z

Is this a 32 or 64 bit system

essexboy · 2015-07-23T20:41:59.000Z

Download the following three programmes to your desktop :
I will |PM the ISO links

Rufus

For 64bit systems
2. Windows 7 64bit RC
3. Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64

For 32bit systems
2. Windows 7 RC
3. Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Insert the USB stick Then run Rufus

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/RufusISO.JPG

Select the ISO file on the desktop via the ISO icon.

Press Start Burn

Then copy FRST to the same USB

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/frstwintoboot.JPG

Insert the USB into the sick computer and start the computer. First ensuring that the system is set to boot from USB
Note: If you are not sure how to do that follow the instructions Here

Windows 7 and Vista screenshots

When you reboot you will see this.
Click repair my computer

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/RepairVista_7275.jpg

Select your operating system

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/RepairVista_7277202.jpg

Select Command prompt

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee362/Essexboy3/RepairVista_7277.jpg

At the command prompt type the following :

notepad and press Enter.
The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
Select “Computer” and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
In the command window type e:\frst64.exe or e:\frst.exe dependant on system
and press Enter
Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
The tool will start to run.
When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73555776/frst.JPG

Press Scan button.
It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply.

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