Multiple Network Adapter - Unknown Devices - sw_aswNdidMP

[burkeam]

Hello I get Multiple Network Adapter - Unknown Devices - sw_aswNdidMP. Every time I boot the computer it adds another. after the 1st one I get a driver cannot be installed.
This device is not configured correctly. (Code 1)

Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service.


To find a driver for this device, click Update Driver.


I have the latest Avast update and believe the sw_aswNdidMP is something to do with Avast firewall.

Win7. Plenty of resources Q720 1.6ghz, 6GB memory

I delete them all and they start to come back.

[mchain]

hi burkeam,

What version of avast!, os, and SP?

Free, Pro, AIS, Premier?  6, 7, 8.0.xxxx, beta?

[burkeam]

AIS 8.01497

[mchain]

AIS 1497 is beta.

Suggest a repair of avast!  Since info re operating system is missing, cannot specify exact way to perform this, as XP and newer have slightly different ways of accomplishing this.

Please share.

[Asyn]

AIS 1497 is beta.

Nope, it's a final.

[burkeam]

as in 1st post Win7

Please advise

[Asyn]

- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??

[burkeam]

win7 pro/64 sp1, Everything is updated every Tuesday.
defender is running. Has only block a adware once on 3/2011
I have been using AIS since new - almost 2 year old. Only Avast ever installed on machine. I don't think the free version was ever on this machine

[Asyn]

1. Download avast! Internet Security: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions..!!)
3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.

[burkeam]

Thanks Asyn,

I had problems but got it to work with a addition to you instructions.
With the instructions I got a  firewall installation error. See attachment.

Did it a 2nd time but after using the uninstall utility I deleted the network adapter driver relating to avast.
The install then worked.
Rebooted machine another 3 time and only see 1 unknown device with the sw_aswNdidMP. Should this be here?

[burkeam]

Here the driver errors on the 1st install

[Asyn]

Repair avast!:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> avast!
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

[burkeam]

Followed instructions and no change after reboot.
2nd time I deleted the Unknown network adapter 1st then repaired as instructed. It is now gone.

I'll post again if it comes back.

thanks for the help Asyn.

[Asyn]

You're welcome.

[burkeam]

It came back. Multiple network adapters -unknown device. Noticed when trying to sink phone via USB or wireless. Cannot connect. driver details sw_aswNdisMP