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Old 24-02-2013, 11:01 PM
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because its in the system32 folder right.
Yes.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/a...sole-host.aspx
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Old 25-02-2013, 8:39 AM
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Please excuse the (possibly) stupid question, but having a glance through the DDS log, it looks like there's bits of AVG left over from the uninstall (I'm looking at this bit
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AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2013 *Enabled/Updated* {0E9420C4-06B3-7FA0-3AB1-6E49CB52ECD9}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Updated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
SP: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2013 *Enabled/Updated* {B5F5C120-2089-702E-0001-553BB0D5A664}
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Am I reading that right?

I know running two AVs is a no-no so just thought I'd mention it.
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Old 25-02-2013, 1:00 PM
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Rebuilding the WMI Repository would correct that.
It is uninstalled as there's no AVG processes/service/drivers running.
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Old 25-02-2013, 1:16 PM
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Never thought to check running servvices ....

I'll get my coat.
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Old 25-02-2013, 1:25 PM
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It doesn't really matter as the OP is reinstall Windows.
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Old 25-02-2013, 1:29 PM
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That's one way to cure any problems I suppose.
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