In the “Windows Security Center,” “Virus Protection” shows as “Off.”
Underneath it says that Avast! reports that it’s turned off.
Why this after a couple of years using Avast!?
Thank you for any help.
Robert
Maybe you got a Bagle (Beagle) infection that destroys avast installation.
Can you try to repair your installation?
Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > avast! antivirus > Remove. Then choose Repair function in the popup window (Repair).
If this does not help, can you uninstall / boot / install / boot again?
What avast processes are running in Task Manager, they begin with ash or asw, see image ?
The windows security center does from time to time have its own problems in reporting problems with AV/firewalls, etc. So the main thing is to confirm avast is working.
Is it scanning as normal, e.g. the avast icon rotating, etc. ?