Still periodic notifications of Avast or windows defender not being active. Attached is the Malwarebytes log, came back clean.
Could you run the msfixit on this page and let me know if that resolves the problem http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_security_diagnostic/en-us
So far so good, the only thing that came up was that UAC was turned off.
After letting the system sit for a few minutes, still receiving warning that windows defender and avast are turned off.
OK next is to verify the repository before we actually reset it
Click start > all programs > accessories > right click cmd in the top and select run as administrator
Type the following commands and press after each command:
winmgmt/verifyrepository
winmgmt/salvagerepository
Restart the computer
I verified the repository, however, I have not received any warnings for 24 hours and several reboots. I do believe the issue is finally solved. Much appreciated for the help!
Once you are happy let me know and I will remove my rubbish ;D
Came up with a warning again after switching power settings on my laptop that antispyware was not enabled. No other symptoms, than the intermittent failure of windows to recognize Avast is running.
OK next phase and we will go a little deeper
- Go to control panel and open Administrative tools.
- Click on services.
- Go down to Windows Management Instrumentation.
- Stop this service. Stop Security Center service too. Set them to Automatically start.
- Exit out of this area, to your desktop.
- Right click Start, and choose Explore.
- Go to c:\windows\system32\wbem[b]repository[/b]. Delete this subdirectory ONLY. Leave the others there.
- Exit back to your desktop and reboot your computer (you might need to boot twice).
This will rebuild the deleted folder, and the database.
Once restarted, Windows Security Center should show the correct info.
Antivirus, and firewall, should now be recognized.
I was on my way to do this and notice that I don’t have a security center service. Root of the problem?
OK Dr watson lets now see if the major file is there ;D
Do you have a file named wscui.cpl in Windows\system32 folder?
If it exists, double click it to run Security Center.
If the file is missing, please copy it from another known computer.
THEN
Type: regedit and hit enter
Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\wscsvc
Is that key present - if not let me know and I will give you an export of mine
Turns out the service was running, just hiding down at the bottom of the list with no description. I went ahead and deleted the repository and rebooted twice. Still receiving warnings that virus protection and spyware are turned off despite Avast being very active.
Hmm weird - OK I will do a little research on that as the security centre should now acknowledge Avast
Meanwhile I will clear my rubbish
Subject to no further problems 
I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems
Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean 
A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
:Commands [resethosts] [purity] [emptytemp] [EMPTYFLASH] [Reboot]
[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
Remove ComboFix
[*]Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
[*]In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the “x” and “/”) then click OK
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[]Follow the prompts on the screen
[]A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled
Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.
We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that
[*]Click Start.
[*]Open My Computer.
[*]Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
[*]Select the View Tab.
[*]Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
[]Click Yes to confirm.
[]Click OK.
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Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.
Upgrading Java:
[] Go to this site and click Do I have Java
[] It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version
SPRING CLEAN
To manually create a new Restore Point
[*]Go to Control Panel and select System
[*]Select System
[*]On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
[*]Select System Protection Tab
[*]Select Create at the bottom
[*]Type in a name i.e. Clean
[*]Select Create
Now we can purge the infected ones
[*]GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
[*]Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
[*]Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
[*]For a few moments the system will make some calculations
[*]Select the More Options tab
[*]In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
[*]Select Delete on the pop up
[]Select OK
[]Select Delete
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
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Malwarebytes. Update and run weekly to keep your system clean
Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link
It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?
Keep safe 
Much appreciated, thanks for all the help. I changed the security center to to automatic instead of automatic(delayed) so far that seems to have stopped the error right after start up that would end up resolving itself. Also, thanks for helping clear up 8GB of HD space that was taken up with old system restores.
Duh didn’t think of that - is it working OK now ?
So far after a few restarts all is well.
Glad to hear ;D