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Consumer Products => Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security (legacy Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier) => Topic started by: glnz on January 24, 2018, 03:37:05 PM
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Got a second BSOD this month on my XP - while nothing was happening.
The immediate culprit seems to be the Avast AV Free driver aswStmXP.sys, which is version 17.9.3754.0, last modified December 21, 2017, 1:06:34 PM.
My XP machine is fully updated using the POS hack. With the reg key and driver changes instigated by the AV companies for Meltdown and Spectre, I wonder whether there isn't a new conflict.
I have a zip with ALL the BSOD info. How can I upload my zip with all the BSOD info to an Avast engineer?
Thanks.
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I have attached the picture of the BSOD showing the Avast driver aswStmXP.sys as the cause.
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I'll get this escalated now.
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Well my XP Pro SP3 system (in signature), no POS hack and no BSODs either.
Even with the Compat registry key (I have the reg key), I don't know if there would have been a Windows Update KB for it. There certainly wasn't for my XP SP3 system. Then again systems running XP are also more likely to be running old CPUs ones that aren't vulnerable to the Meltdown CPU issue.
I have tried finding what CPUs are effected and I can find nothing indicating that my Core2Duo E8300 CPU is effected.
There is also the AMD CPUs (if you have one) that apparently aren't effected and for a while MS pulled the WU KB as it was breaking systems.
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Well my XP Pro SP3 system (in signature), no POS hack and no BSODs either.
Even with the Compat registry key (I have the reg key), I don't know if there would have been a Windows Update KB for it. There certainly wasn't for my XP SP3 system. Then again systems running XP are also more likely to be running old CPUs ones that aren't vulnerable to the Meltdown CPU issue.
I have tried finding what CPUs are effected and I can find nothing indicating that my Core2Duo E8300 CPU is effected.
There is also the AMD CPUs (if you have one) that apparently aren't effected and for a while MS pulled the WU KB as it was breaking systems.
AMD's are only effected by Spectre.
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Alikhan - How do I send to the proper Avast engineer my zip of the BSOD-related files, including my mini-dump?
Unfortunately, David R and Bob's comments above are not on point. Avast's XP driver is causing BSODs, so this needs attention.
Thanks.
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Alikhan - How do I send to the proper Avast engineer my zip of the BSOD-related files, including my mini-dump?
Unfortunately, David R and Bob's comments above are not on point. Avast's XP driver is causing BSODs, so this needs attention.
Thanks.
It's been escalated and Avast is apparently looking at something from the replies I've seen.
You'll need to wait for them to respond.
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<snip>
Unfortunately, David R and Bob's comments above are not on point. Avast's XP driver is causing BSODs, so this needs attention.
Got a second BSOD this month on my XP - while nothing was happening.
The immediate culprit seems to be the Avast AV Free driver aswStmXP.sys, which is version 17.9.3754.0, last modified December 21, 2017, 1:06:34 PM.
My XP machine is fully updated using the POS hack. With the reg key and driver changes instigated by the AV companies for Meltdown and Spectre, I wonder whether there isn't a new conflict.
I responded to your having BSOD on XP as I also have XP and no BSOD, so it doesn't appear consistent across the board.
You mentioned Meltdown and Spectre queried "I wonder whether there isn't a new conflict." If there is I haven't bumped into it.
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Hi Glnz, if it is possible, please attach zipped mini-dump file to this thread. Tnanks
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Hi Glnz, if it is possible, please attach zipped mini-dump file to this thread. Tnanks
Not possible, he can upload it to the Avast FTP server, though.
You can upload your minidump(s) here: ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/ (ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/)
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Martin and Asyn - I would prefer to upload to you directly rather than attach here.
EDIT -- Asyn, I copied my BSOD zip to your link (which I opened on my PC as if it were a folder). Its name is glnz BSOD 1-24-18.zip. Please confirm you got it.
Thanks.
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Asyn, unfortunately, your link has no upload option. Please send better link.
Thanks.
Here you go: https://support.avast.com/article/160/
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Asyn - I copied my BSOD zip to your original link ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/ (which I opened on my PC as if it were a folder). Its name is glnz BSOD 1-24-18.zip.
Please confirm you got it.
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Thanks Glnz and Asyn. I got the file.
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@glnz
I'M a bit confused concerning your
Avast AV Free driver aswStmXP.sys, which is version 17.9.3754.0, last modified December 21, 2017, 1:06:34 PM.
For I`ve on my MAIN machine this Free version 17.9.2322 (Build 17.9.3761.278)!
=Snake=
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Snake - my Avast Free is the same version as yours.
Above in this thread, I gave the version info for the particular avast driver .sys file that apparently triggered the BSODs.
Thanks.
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Above in this thread, I gave the version info for the particular avast driver .sys file that apparently triggered the BSODs.
I knew it, but wasn't quite sure, that you updated to the 'last build 3761.278', for you had '3754.0'!
That means to me: your machine isn't up to date yet.
;)
=Snake=
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Snake - interesting.
On your XP machine, please search for your driver aswStmXP.sys, check its Properties, and let us know what version you see.
Thanks.
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My latest μUpdate is 335 and the version of the driver file "aswStmXP.sys" is 17.9.3754.0 (Avast Stream Filter). Have no problems with Windows XP sp3 x86 (updates as of December 2017) with a BSOD.
:)
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On your XP machine, please search for your driver aswStmXP.sys, check its Properties, and let us know what version you see.
Hey, you should recognize, that your XP machine needs a so called 'micro update' (from Avast, that should bring it to that build version '3761.278') I have!!!
I would only follow your thought (searching for 'aswStmXP.sys'), after you have updated to the last version of the build!
;)
=Snake=
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Snake - To repeat, my Avast AV Free is the same micro-update as yours - it ends with 3761.278. I already have that micro-update.
Cosmics, my old friend - only you have the time-travel super-power to get a micro-update newer than 278. The rest of us will have to wait for the present to reach the future.
And of course you don't have BSODs - you are Cosmics!
Avast engineers - I suggest you hire Cosmics on special contract - he can fix ANYTHING.
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1. To repeat, my Avast AV Free is the same micro-update as yours - it ends with 3761.278. I already have that micro-update.
2. And of course you don't have BSODs - you are Cosmics!
3. Avast engineers - YOU have to fix EVERYTHING.
To 1: Right now, you declared it! Now we are on the same level. Ok.
To 2: Yes and we're close together!
To 3: Nobody would hire Cosmics, for he'll loose his freedom! And I wan't agree!!!
;)
=Snake=
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Cosmics, my old friend - only you have the time-travel super-power to get a micro-update newer than 278. The rest of us will have to wait for the present to reach the future.
And of course you don't have BSODs - you are Cosmics!
Avast engineers - I suggest you hire Cosmics on special contract - he can fix ANYTHING.
1. But I'm sure my friend that is installed with me μUpdate 335!
(https://img1.picload.org/image/ddpglrrl/avast179_3.jpg)
2. So far I have no BSOD, by the way I'm still testing whether I manage to get this error synonymous.
3. The programmers at Avast familiar with security better with their code, hope that the problem is solved with you shortly.
Small note, the BSOD at you could also have another cause.
;)
@Snake
Glnz knows me from the MSFN forum, I know how he means it.
:)
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Cosmics - you are truly cosmic - even inter-galactic.
Yes, my registry shows the same:
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257=1513879623
277=1513879623
317=1513879624
318=1513879624
322=1514563233
324=1515002763
327=1515348360
328=1515604589
329=1515604591
332=1516125962
333=1516240637
335=1516730778
Impressive!
Maybe Avast will explain why we see 335 in the Registry but only 278 in "About Avast".
And maybe Avast will also explain what they see in the BSOD zip I sent them - maybe there's a reason for the the BSODs.
Danke!
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Cosmics, my old friend - only you have the time-travel super-power to get a micro-update newer than 278. The rest of us will have to wait for the present to reach the future.
And of course you don't have BSODs - you are Cosmics!
Avast engineers - I suggest you hire Cosmics on special contract - he can fix ANYTHING.
1. Small note, the BSOD at you could also have another cause.
2. Glnz knows me from the MSFN forum.
To 1: +1.
To 2: You didn't have to tell me. I knew it already.
;D ;D ;D
=Snake=
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Thanks Glnz and Asyn. I got the file.
You're welcome Martin.
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Happened again. BSOD caused by aswStmXP.sys. See attached pic below.
And just now, I copied the mini*.dmp file to Avast's ftp server: ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/Mini022018-01.dmp (ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/Mini022018-01.dmp)
Avast - please fix this.
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Happened again. See attached (below?).
Update to the latest version (18.1.2326): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=215365.0
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Asyn - sorry, my Avast was already up to date: Current version 18.1.2326 (build 18.1.3800.0).
Maybe your update brought the problem back?
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Asyn - sorry, my Avast was already up to date: Current version 18.1.2326 (build 18.1.3800.0).
Maybe your update brought the problem back?
OK, you could try the latest beta: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=15 or wait for MartinK...
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The driver that causes the BSODs, aswStmXP.sys, is at version 18.1.3792.0, with a Modified date of Monday, February 12, 2018, 10:23:44 PM and with a digital signature signing time of Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1:46:51 PM.
Asyn, our messages crossed. I'd rather not try a beta - my XP machine is too important. Martin K - please advise. Thanks.
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Just happened again.
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Update to the latest version (18.2.2328): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=216700.0
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Asyn - Already there, before this latest BSOD.
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You can submit a bug report in "About Avast".
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Just happened again.
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Just happened again.
Haven't had no issues like you on my XP machines. Sorry.
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Hi there, reached here by google as i have the same incident i believe. I am using Win XP on pentium 4, and lately, have quite a number of BSOD. Upon checked the minudump with viewer, seems like it is related to Avast AV driver. So, trying to post here to see if u guys can get it fixed.
I have uploaded 2 of my minidump file in ftp://ftp.avast.com/incoming/
Let me know if u guys received it.
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Hi there, reached here by google as i have the same incident i believe. I am using Win XP on pentium 4, and lately, have quite a number of BSOD. Upon checked the minudump with viewer, seems like it is related to Avast AV driver. So, trying to post here to see if u guys can get it fixed.
Windows XP SP ???
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Hi there, reached here by google as i have the same incident i believe. I am using Win XP on pentium 4, and lately, have quite a number of BSOD. Upon checked the minudump with viewer, seems like it is related to Avast AV driver. So, trying to post here to see if u guys can get it fixed.
Windows XP SP ???
I am on WIN XP SP3 mate.
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Bring this to top for attention, any helpers ?
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I just had a look on my WinXP SP3 rig.
aswStmXP.sys is version 18.8.4057.0
created date 23/12/17
digital signature date 02/11/18.
That is with latest Avast Free 18.8.2356 running. I have no BSOD's here.
Dont know if that info is useful to you or not.
Ed
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Amazing, but 2 ½ years later, exactly this is happening again!
Every three days or so, I get a BSOD for no reason when there is no activity on my machine for some hours. The listed driver cause is aswstmxp.sys.
My machine is almost the same XP SP3 machine as before - a Dell Optiplex 755 with 4GB RAM and the last BIOS update offered by Dell.
I say almost the same because about 6 weeks ago, my Dell Optiplex 755 Desktop stopped working (either power or motherboard) and so I bought a used same-model Dell Optiplex 755 Desktop without a hard drive and moved over my hard drive, RAM, DVD player unit, video card and fax modem card into the new used 755. (For those who know, msoobe.exe /a gives "Already activated", which is good.)
The only difference is that the CPU in this latest hybrid is slightly slower than the prior, but absolutely within the normal range for Dell Optiplex 755 DT.
And, per my posts above 2 ½ years ago, my XP was updated through April 2019 using the POS hack. (It's the same hard drive and XP as before.)
So why have these BSODs restarted?
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Well what has changed in 2 1/2 years, certainly no avast program updates for two years. And even less chance of a Windows Update for XP as that support ceased even earlier.
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=220639.0
Beginning on December 1, 2018, new Avast/AVG Antivirus products will no longer be delivered for the Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.
This means that as of December 2018, existing users on the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS will remain on version 18.8 or older rather than migrating to version 19.1 scheduled to be released in December of 2018.
So what else has changed on your system since then ?
You mention a switch of system, who knows what could occur, a driver that comes into conflict with avast if it isn't compatible with what in effect is a dated version of avast. Well you say "the same hard drive and XP as before" but system/hardware drivers may well not be the same.
These are the sort of problems Igor (I believe) mentioned for the need to keep your OS and Avast up to date or clashes like these can occur.
You also don't say what version and build of Avast you are running.
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Both the offending aswstmxp.sys file and my Avast AV are version 18.8.4057.0.
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Note since my post above, I have rolled back from Avast 18.8 to 18.5.2342 on XP SP3 to overcome CPU load issues. I believe I am not alone in doing that.
I boot XP on few occasions to keep Avast virus defs up-to-date. I have not had any BSOD's, but XP is only running for a short time.
For a source of 18.5.2342, see here:
https://www.filepuma.com/download/avast_free_antivirus_18.5.2342-19226/
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rocksteady - if I uninstall my Avast 18.8 and install your 18.5.2342, will it nevertheless get definitions updates? How do I make it stop prompting me to upgrade its version?
By the way, since my reboot since yesterday's BSOD, Avast has been using 50% of CPU for almost 24 hours now.
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rocksteady - if I uninstall my Avast 18.8 and install your 18.5.2342, will it nevertheless get definitions updates? How do I make it stop prompting me to upgrade its version?
By the way, since my reboot since yesterday's BSOD, Avast has been using 50% of CPU for almost 24 hours now.
Set Program Updates to Manual.
High CPU could also be a symptom which effected some users with Avast 18.6 onwards. When I still had XP Pro SP3 I had to go back to 18.5.
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@glnz. As stated by DavidR, You will need to set:
Program Updates = Manual (to prevent 18.5 automatically updating to 18.8. )
Definition Updates = Automatic (to continue to get virus definition updates)
I hope 18.5 will cure your 50% CPU loading.