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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: REDACTED on August 14, 2014, 04:26:05 AM
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Lately, when I start my computer I get "device driver software was not successfully installed" and it mentions the "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport". This never used to happen.
Should I be concerned about this? If so, what can I do about it? I have a paid version of Avast and it seems to be working well otherwise.
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Hi vincewillis and welcome to the forum. :)
Have you made any recent changes to your machine that coincides with you getting this error message? What is your OS and did this happen after a recent MS Update? What version of Avast are you using? Is you machine acting fine otherwise?
Have you tried an Avast Repair?
1. Control Panel > Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on Repair
3. Follow instructions
4. Reboot
Let us know how it goes. Thank you.
Edited: Additional content added.
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Hi SafeSurf,
I'm using Windows 7. The Program version is 9.0.2021 and the Definitions version is 140813-1.
I haven't tried Avast Repair (I don't know where that is), my computer isn't having any problems with Avast otherwise that I know of.
I think it started after a MS update but I'm not positive about that. I recently added a digital camera program that included Quicktime (I deleted QT), that's about it. I deleted Google Chrome too but that didn't change anything.
I was just wondering if it's something I should be concerned about and if I could stop it from occurring.
OK, will do.
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Question: When you installed Avast, did you do a default install or custom install? If was a default install, you most likely got Chrome installed with Avast. So if you are re-installing Avast, do a Custom install and only click what you want (you can pick any browser you want afterwards).
Some other users have reported problems after doing the Windows MS Update, but with OS 8.1. You an do a search to see what they did, however they were not behind a proxy that I am aware of.
Let us know if the Repair works.
You have scanned your machine for malware? Thank you.
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OK.
I tried Avast Repair but that didn't help, I still get a failed installation warning of "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport".
Next I did an Avast full scan which found 5 instances of "NSIS:Adware-OH, when I applied the Avast fix to them they were sent to the Chest. After this was done I still got the warning.
Lastly I did an Avast boot scan which apparently didn't find anything, Avast didn't mention any problems. After this was done I still got the warning.
I'm quite sure, when I installed Avast, it was the default install. I'm giving some thought to taking the computer to a tech store where I know they uninstall Avast when they check out a computer. Then I would reinstall the custom version, maybe that would solve the problem.
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This is the Avast Uninstaller Tool http://rejzor.wordpress.com/avast-cleanup-tool/ (http://rejzor.wordpress.com/avast-cleanup-tool/) along with a special tool to get rid of remnants - use in Safe Mode then reboot. Bringing it to a tech. they may not have the vendor's tool and may just scrub your HD. I would first try the Uninstaller tool first, then do a Custom install.
It may also be a good idea for you to have Malwarebytes-Antimalware Premium (MBAM) on your machine for extra protection if Avast found adware. MBAM is resident and works with Avast with no conflict and is good at detecting adware. Most of us here use it. Prior to you uninstalling Avast, scan the items in your Virus Chest to see if they are still infected or were a FP or not.
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I installed Malwarebytes-Antimalware Premium, did a MBAM scan, and nothing showed up.
Using Avast, I scanned the 6 files in the Avast Virus Chest ( there was one more item in there than before - name: mediaplayer.exe, virus: WIN32:Adware-gen[Adw]) and the result each time was a little window popping up that said "Scan Complete" with the name of the file. I don't know the significance of this.
I'll remove and reinstall Avast later tonight and see if that fixes the driver problem. Thanks for your help.
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Here is How-To on clean un-install and install.......take the few extra minutes and do these steps..........
Avast Clean Un- & Re-Install
1. Download Avastclear, Rejzors uninstall tool and the appropriate Avast program edition.
Avastclear : http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe
Rejzors Uninstall tool: http://rejzor.wordpress.com/avast-cleanup-tool/
Here are the Avast installer links. Note: You need to be ONLINE during this install.
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_online.exe
......Now............
2. Uninstall Avast by Control Panel>Programs [If you don't have Avast in control Panel go to #4]
3. Run Avastclear in Normal Mode and allow it to Reboot PC into Safe Mode to complete the removal process.
4. Run Rejzors Uninstall Utility in Normal Mode (removes traces avastclear doesn't) - reboot.
5. Be Sure To Check PC's Device Manager....Control Panel>System Once Uninstall is Complete.
Make sure to show any hidden devices by selecting pull-down menu Device Manager>View>Show Hidden Devices
If there is anything related to Avast with a yellow triangle then uninstall it (highlight, right click) and reboot.
If you get an error just right-click & delete.
6. Install the Avast version you downloaded.
7. Reboot.
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Sorry, I've been away (without Internet due to the weather) for a while, but I'm back. How is your machine running now? Any problems? If so, please refer to the directions listed on this link: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0) and follow the directions for posting the basic logs for:
- MBAM
- Farbar Recovery Scan
- aswMBE.exe
Please ATTACH them to your next log so that can be reviewed for malware. Thank you.
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Sorry I couldn't get back to this sooner, I finally got it to stop.
First I uninstalled it through the control panel > programs, next I used avastclear.exe, then I used rejzor's tool, and then I used avastclear.exe and rejzor's tool again to finally make the failed "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport" warning stop.
Hopefully I'll reinstall Avast tomorrow, thanks for the help.
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I would suggest a Custom install so you only get what you want on the installation, then reboot. After rebooting, then you can configure your settings and register. I'm very happy you got this far! :D
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Well I reinstalled Avast Internet Security and got the same warning "device driver software was not successfully installed" and "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport" failed to install. So I guess I'll uninstall Avast and leave it off my computer if it's not installing properly.
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Well I reinstalled Avast Internet Security and got the same warning "device driver software was not successfully installed" and "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport" failed to install. So I guess I'll uninstall Avast and leave it off my computer if it's not installing properly.
Did you do a full uninstall including using the avast! cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_clear.exe
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Well I reinstalled Avast Internet Security and got the same warning "device driver software was not successfully installed" and "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport" failed to install. So I guess I'll uninstall Avast and leave it off my computer if it's not installing properly.
Did you do a full uninstall including using the avast! cleaner:
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_clear.exe
Bob read reply 9 ;)
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Yup, completely uninstalled it. Reinstalled and get the same thing happening. Maybe I'll disable the minport or uninstall its driver if it isn't important.
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1. Update your Windows Defender definitions (you will use this as a back up later when Avast is uninstalled), but keep it off for now.
2. Do a complete Avast Uninstall as stated earlier using the Avast Uninstaller Tool and Rejzor's Tool In SAFE MODE, then reboot.
3. Turn ON Windows Defender (WD) as well as the machine's internal firewall (FW).
4. If you have MBAM (Malwarebytes-Antimalware) Premium, which I hope you do, make sure this is also functioning properly for an extra layer of protection (it works differently than an AV, but is compatible with AV's). If you like, you can get the free version for now since we will need the log from that as part of the diagnostics for the malware specialists. Most of us here use MBAM anyway.
5. I need you to run scans and attach logs to make sure we are not dealing with malware causing your problems. Please refer to the directions listed on this link: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0) and follow the directions for posting the basic logs for:
- MBAM
- Farbar Recovery Scan
- aswMBE.exe
Please ATTACH them to your next post so that can be reviewed for malware. Thank you.
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Well, now I can't completely uninstall Avast even after using their uninstaller and rejzor's tool - the failed miniport warning keeps popping up on start up.
Anyway, here's the results of the scans (I hope the attachments work).
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A little more info concerning this problem:
1) When I go into the Device Manager the avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport is listed under Network Adapters with a yellow triangle.
2) In the Device Manager the CD-ROM Drive also has a yellow triangle. When I right click it and then click the "Scan for hardware changes" option, I get the "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport" failed to install warning too - just like I do on start up.
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I have requested one of the Malware Removal Specialist to review your logs. If there is nothing wrong, then I suggest you submit a ticket, but for now, so not make any changes to your machine since you made the logs. If something is found, the Malware Specialist will give you further instructions. Thank you.
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Hi open device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select uninstall
Reboot.
If you still get the new device wizard
Then go back to device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select disable
Let me know which method worked
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Hi open device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select uninstall
Reboot.
If you still get the new device wizard
Then go back to device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select disable
Let me know which method worked
Ok, I uninstalled it and that stopped the "device driver software was not successfully installed" and "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport.....failed" warnings on start up. I won't reinstall Avast until I at least have my computer serviced by a technician, it runs slow sometimes. Thanks to everyone for your help.
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Hi open device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select uninstall
Reboot.
If you still get the new device wizard
Then go back to device manager
Right click avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport and select disable
Let me know which method worked
Ok, I uninstalled it and that stopped the "device driver software was not successfully installed" and "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport.....failed" warnings on start up. I won't reinstall Avast until I at least have my computer serviced by a technician, it runs slow sometimes. Thanks to everyone for your help.
Don't waste your money on a technician. Could you elaborate on what "slow" issues you are having?
avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport was last used in v8 IIRC correctly and what Essexboy stated above should have fully removed it. It hasn't been used in any builds of v9 and if you have it most likely has meant your installation of avast! is corrupt.
Have you checked in device manager>view>show devices>Non-Plug and Play drivers if there are any more avast! files with a yellow triangle, they shouldn't be there.
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Don't waste your money on a technician. Could you elaborate on what "slow" issues you are having?
avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport was last used in v8 IIRC correctly and what Essexboy stated above should have fully removed it. It hasn't been used in any builds of v9 and if you have it most likely has meant your installation of avast! is corrupt.
Have you checked in device manager>view>show devices>Non-Plug and Play drivers if there are any more avast! files with a yellow triangle, they shouldn't be there.
There's nothing with the word "avast" there nor is there anything with a yellow triangle. There's a "NDIS System Driver" and a "NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol". I'm only mentioning them because "avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport.....failed" was the warning I kept getting. Since I uninstalled the avast! Firewall NDIS Filter Miniport from the Device Manager the problem has disappeared.
My computer starts slow, shuts down slow, and sometimes takes awhile to load a page of a website. Sometimes - not often - it won't load and I have to try again.
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@ vincewillis,
Essexboy is Certified and knows what he is doing. A "technician" can be anyone off the street. Now that we have your logs, which a technician most likely cannot interpret, please let him help you. After all, we are free. Essexboy has a job doing this during the day, but volunteers in the evening (his time). I recognized that something was wrong, so this is why I asked for his assistance. He will figure out the problem and has special tools he uses to diagnose the problem to fix things. I know you are frustrated, but please let him help you.
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Looking at the logs it is just a bit of TLC required. Run the following and let me know if there is an improvement
Please download Junkware Removal Tool (http://thisisudax.org/downloads/JRT.exe) to your desktop.
- Right-mouse click JRT.exe and select "Run as Administrator" the tool will open and start scanning your system
- please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications
- On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
- post the contents of JRT.txt into your next message.
THEN
Please download AdwCleaner (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/) by Xplode onto your desktop.
- Close all open programs and internet browsers.
- Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
- Click on Scan.
- After the scan is complete click on "Clean"
- Confirm each time with Ok.
- Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.
- Please post the content of that logfile with your next answer.
- You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt as well.
FINALLY
Clear Cache/Temp Files
Download TFC by OldTimer (http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe) to your desktop
- Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
- It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
- Click the Start button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
- Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.
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Have you checked in device manager>view>show devices>Non-Plug and Play drivers if there are any more avast! files with a yellow triangle, they shouldn't be there.
There's nothing with the word "avast" there nor is there anything with a yellow triangle.
Do not forget when in Device Manager to go to the VIEW pull-down tab and select "Show Hidden Devices"
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I'm sorry but I'm having health issues right now and have to stop for awhile, I hope to get back to this soon.
Thanks to all.
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I'm sorry but I'm having health issues right now and have to stop for awhile, I hope to get back to this soon.
Thanks to all.
Please get better.....this is only a computer....not a priority.
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We are here for you when you return. I hope you recover soon. Health take priority...I know...I've been there. Feel better.