Watchdog initialization issues with AVG can sometimes be caused by conflicts with other security software, corrupted installation files, or system settings blocking the service. A clean reinstall of AVG or running it in safe mode to disable conflicting programs might help. Additionally, checking the Windows Event Viewer logs can provide more details on the root cause of the issue.
William Schubert you are THE MAN! I have been fighting with my laptop all damn day, read your post and realized I too just bought a new Logitech (M325) wireless mouse a few days ago … it did not start acting up until this morning but as soon as I removed the logitech USB adapter windows was able to start up no problem… AVG uninstaller was finally able to finish removing AVG… thanks again.
Thankw William Schubert,
Just had to remove the logitech mouse USB adapter. Now I can remove AVG for good.
Hello Raja,
We apologize for the inconvenience.
This issue is caused due to the recent Windows 10 update. To fix this issue, please try the steps provided in this link http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/starting-watchdog-initiation-on-black-screen/945df18d-3fb7-466b-90de-150bd0abfcd1?auth=1
Thank you
HELP I downloaded the rescue files onto a zip drive and it still isn't working… WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Has this problem been resolved? I got the same screen this morning and am now having problems with some of my programs. Has AVG posted a solution to preventing that screen?
Hello Peter,
Please be informed that the AVG Rescue CD is not available on the MAC OS. Please try to create the AVG Rescue CD on windows platform and check whether you could access your PC.
Same problem here, AVG, Logitech Wirelss mouse, and AVG.
Hello Peter,
Please be informed that the AVG Rescue CD is not available on the MAC OS. Please try to create the AVG Rescue CD on windows platform and check whether you could access your PC.
- Once uninstalled download the installation file using the link : http://www.avg.com/download to reinstall your AVG program.
5. Run the downloaded file to start the installation process.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen.
7. Complete the installation and restart your computer.
If you are still facing any error message please provide us with the screenshot so that we could analyze the issue more better. Please follow the instructions on the article http://avgclick.me/getscreenshot to create the screenshot.
Please feel free to get back to us for further assistance.
Thank you.
So, what do you do after you uninstal AVG. I was able to get to safe mode and uninstall off my usb stick. Rebooting, is taking forever, but do we install AVG back?
Hi,
I had the same problem with "Starting Watch Dog Initialization" so I did what AVG support advised to do :
safe mode > use the AVG remove tool to uninstall all the AVG component. (which I did though I had lot of troubles to uninstall all component. Eventually, I had to download a free uninstall software to be sure I removed everything from AVG)
HOWEVER, to me the problem is not solve because I can't restard the computer in normal mode : it loads endlessly....
Therefore, I don't know what to do next.
I don't have a logitech mouse bluetooth or whatsoever.
Please could you help ?
Thanks
Oh boy, this watchdog thing is an unmitigated disaster. It happened to my computer last Wednesday, and I was absolutely dead in the water for 4 days. I followed all of the advice on this discussion board, but to no avail. I couldn't even start the computer in safe mode. I had to have an experienced computer tech come in and save my computer. $500 later and 4 missed days of work and I finally have my computer back. It is ironic that the very thing that AVG is trying to protect against – viruses that cause the failure of a computer – is exactly what it caused!!
Hello Max,
We regret for the inconvenience caused. We would like to know whether your computer operates under Windows 7 or Windows 8,8.1 or 10. If it operates on windows 7 please long press F8 at the time of restart. In case if your system performs upgraded version of 8, 8.1 or 10 please press SHIFT along with F8. Once you have done this a popup window will appear and select last know good configuration. Select your restore point. Kindly click on the following link to get idea about safe mode and system restore: http://www.howtogeek.com/107511/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-8-the-easy-way/
If you are still facing the same issue please feel free to contact us for further assistance.Thank you
Hi I'm experiencing the same problem as Zara, however I'm unable to boot my computer into "safe mode." My device is a Toshiba Satellite Laptop running Windows 10. What am I to do?
Thanks in advance
AVG,
What kind of antivirus program you are providing. Even virus is far better than thesoftware. I am not able to run windows 10 in safe mode. Every time i start I end up getting below information. No progress afterwards. Please provide me a solution to start Windows 10 in Safe mode.I tried the Links provided in this page but no use
2016-07-03 16:28:55.195 Phase 0 : Starting Watch Dog Initialization :
2016-07-03 16:28:55.382 Phase 0 : Loading Config. . . (roots, krnl, setup)
2016-07-03 16:28:55.445 Phase 0 : Pre initialization events.
2016-07-03 16:28:55.460 Phase 0 : Creating watch Dog dynamic key list.
2016-07-03 16:28:55.507 Phase 0 : subsystems initialization.
2016-07-03 16:28:55.710 Phase 0 : finished.
2016-07-03 16:28:55.710 Phase 1 : Initialize components …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.773 Phase 1 : Starting reactor …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.773 Phase 1 : Starting components …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.851 Phase 1 : Starting internal subsystems …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.914 Phase 1 : Starting command channels …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.929 Phase 1 : Srm start actions …
2016-07-03 16:28:55.945 Phase 1 : Starting external subsystems …
2016-07-03 16:28:56.007 Phase 1 : finished …
I seem to have the exact same problem as well.
However, I can't even boot windows into safe mode using any of the suggested methods.
Zara M, was your problem resolved, and if it is, how did you manage to do it?
Hi,
I am experiencing the same problem. I have removed the installed avg and then I have rebooted a couple of times. To be sure the problem was due to the avg. This worked.
WHen I reinstalled the avg, the problem reappeared.
How can I solve it now?
Thanks in advance,
Sara
No luck with nothing plugged in but power and video. I don't even have a logitech KB/mouse. Plus safe mode just hangs and never boots.
Is there any fix if you can't boot into windows at all?