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janie-gee

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The following components could not be started, "firewall"
« on: April 12, 2010, 10:23:10 AM »
Here's my story:
purchased new Avast! 5 Internet Security for 3 computers.  It works perfect on first install but the second has had problems installing.  Contacted support, they have worked & are still working with me (awaiting email) Through their assistance I have mangaged to get the program working except for the firewall.  I have tried "program add/remove" clicking "repair" and nothing so far.  The "fix it" gives the message in the subject line, "The following components could not be started, "firewall".  Any suggestions???

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Re: The following components could not be started, "firewall"
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2010, 10:51:30 AM »
Search for any oem*.inf files in C:\Windows\inf\ folder that contain the text "aswNdis" and delete those files. (You can use windows search to search for text inside files)

Reinstall Avast.

Reboot.
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Re: The following components could not be started, "firewall"
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2010, 05:02:35 PM »
Thanks!  Will try this...
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