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Sanmugam RamalingamSanmugam Ramalingam 

Windows security center Vista

Hi, I am using AVG free.
Windows security center shows malware protection is turned off and to check settings.
Further, virus protection 
AVG is turned off
Best Answer chosen by Zbynek (Avast) 
Sanmugam RamalingamSanmugam Ramalingam

Hi Alan and the others who posted solutions to my question, thank you.
Along with the windows security center/AVG problem, I also found that the 
computer network and sharing center was alo not responding, further although the computer was connected to the internet the internet tray icorn was showing that it was not connected.
Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed
 after checking for the above symptoms on google came across the following answers

1
Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failedby guest » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:00 pm
> This reply corrects the command to fix this problem and also provides 
> all the steps necessary to run it. 

> 1. Restart Vista. 

> 2. After your computer's BIOS screen ("press F2 for Setup," whatever) 
> displays, keep pressing F8 until you see Vista's startup options screen. 

> 3. Run "Safe Mode with Command Prompt." 

> 4. At the Safe Mode command prompt type 

> net localgroup "Administrators" "Local Service" /add 

> and then press ENTER. 

> You should see a "The command completed successfully" message. 

> 5. Type 

> exit 

> and then press RETURN. This closes the command window. 

> 6. Restart Vista. 

> 7. When Vista has restarted, log in and try to display the Network and 
> Sharing Canter. On this laptop, that command fixed the problem 
> discussed in this thread: Now its wireless adapter icon reflected its 
> connection to the world, and the Network and Sharing Canter opened, 
> populated, and displayed the system's network connections as expected. 

> Notice in the command statement that it's not "local host" but 
> "localgroup." (If you execute the command as it was originally posted, 
> you receive an error message that clues you in on that by listing the 
> top-level syntax of the net command. The only option that starts with 
> "local." is "localgroup.") As musicians say on experiencing an epiphany 
> in the string section, "Viola!"  
> Best regards,  
 Dave 


2.
a,    Press Windows Button + R to open the run box.
b.    Type in cmd and hit Enter.
c.    Execute the following command

net local group "Administrators" "NT Authority\Local Service" /add 

Problem solved and the computer is back to normal
Thank you
Sanmugam

All Answers

Alan BinchAlan Binch
Sanmugam, Please use specialized AVG DelRep utility (http://download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_Delrep_en.exe) to resolve this situation.
AVG Guru
Sanmugam RamalingamSanmugam Ramalingam
Hi Alan thank you for your repply.
After running the AVG Delrep utility the problem still exists.
Windows security center is warning  the malware protection is stilll turned of
Alan BinchAlan Binch
Sanmugam, See your other posting (https://support.avg.com/answers?id=906b0000000D4BSAA0).
AVG Guru
ZbynekZbynek (Avast) 
Hi Sanmugam,
In order to analyze it please provide us with http://download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_SysInfo.exe output (run it after inducing described behavior) using this tool and please add detailed description of issue.
Thanks
Sanmugam RamalingamSanmugam Ramalingam

Hi Alan and the others who posted solutions to my question, thank you.
Along with the windows security center/AVG problem, I also found that the 
computer network and sharing center was alo not responding, further although the computer was connected to the internet the internet tray icorn was showing that it was not connected.
Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failed
 after checking for the above symptoms on google came across the following answers

1
Network and sharing center freezes, server execution failedby guest » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:00 pm
> This reply corrects the command to fix this problem and also provides 
> all the steps necessary to run it. 

> 1. Restart Vista. 

> 2. After your computer's BIOS screen ("press F2 for Setup," whatever) 
> displays, keep pressing F8 until you see Vista's startup options screen. 

> 3. Run "Safe Mode with Command Prompt." 

> 4. At the Safe Mode command prompt type 

> net localgroup "Administrators" "Local Service" /add 

> and then press ENTER. 

> You should see a "The command completed successfully" message. 

> 5. Type 

> exit 

> and then press RETURN. This closes the command window. 

> 6. Restart Vista. 

> 7. When Vista has restarted, log in and try to display the Network and 
> Sharing Canter. On this laptop, that command fixed the problem 
> discussed in this thread: Now its wireless adapter icon reflected its 
> connection to the world, and the Network and Sharing Canter opened, 
> populated, and displayed the system's network connections as expected. 

> Notice in the command statement that it's not "local host" but 
> "localgroup." (If you execute the command as it was originally posted, 
> you receive an error message that clues you in on that by listing the 
> top-level syntax of the net command. The only option that starts with 
> "local." is "localgroup.") As musicians say on experiencing an epiphany 
> in the string section, "Viola!"  
> Best regards,  
 Dave 


2.
a,    Press Windows Button + R to open the run box.
b.    Type in cmd and hit Enter.
c.    Execute the following command

net local group "Administrators" "NT Authority\Local Service" /add 

Problem solved and the computer is back to normal
Thank you
Sanmugam
This was selected as the best answer
Alan BinchAlan Binch
OK Sanmugam, No probs.. Pleased to see that you appear to be now sorted. Thanks for returning to the Community & posting.
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amanda lopezamanda lopez
Kudos to Windows Security Center on Vista!  Your vigilant protection ensures a robust shield against threats. As users navigate the digital landscape, your steadfast presence ensures a secure computing environment. Keep evolving for seamless defense and user confidence.
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