Windows Security Center does not recognize Avast installed

[Union_Thug]

I use BV's "safe" largely with a few exceptions. I am compiling a text file of my current config & I will attach it to a future reply.

Sorry re: vague reference to "default".  I tried resetting to default sometime in the last 4-5 days to see if it affected the error messages or system perf.  Some of the more benign errors disappeared. 

I am mostly concerned with addressing the Security Center (AV not recognized) error.

[Tarq57]

In 'services.msc" check that WMI and the security centre are set to automatic, and are running. Also the Remote procedure call.
I'd imagine they are, but it's worth checking.
Time and date OK?

[Union_Thug]

In 'services.msc" check that WMI and the security centre are set to automatic, and are running. Also the Remote procedure call.
I'd imagine they are, but it's worth checking.
Time and date OK?

Yes to all.

I'm attaching my current svcs config, if that helps any. Thanks again.

I am about to call it a night, it is 1:40 AM here in NJ, where are you?

Thanks again and also thank you for your attention to what may seem obvious, but is sometimes overlooked.

[Tarq57]

First, let me say I am probably no more expert than yourself when it comes to service configurations. I learned what I know from BV.

I've compared your services with mine, and the only one I have working that you have disabled is the HID;

Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

I don't see how that ties into your issue, but maybe it's worth starting it and see if it helps.

[Union_Thug]

To whomever it may concern: I fixed this problem using Dial-A-Fix.
Instructions for use and download link from bleepingcomputer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic160132.html

Start DAF choose "tools" (hammer icon) select "Reinstall WMI/WEBM" (screen shots attd) and follow the prompts.

[scythe944]

Cool, thanks for the info

[bob3160]

Please note that Dial-A-Fix is only for Windows 2000/XP. Use of Dial-A-Fix on Windows 9x (that is, 95, 98, ME) or Windows Vista / 7 can have unpredicable results!!