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.
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
- 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.
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 …
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?
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
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 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.
I have exactly the same screen as at the top. Only difference is laptop brand and dates. I am running Win10. I have looked at many help sites and they say to start in safe mode with F8 or shift F8. I have tried both of these and I get the same results. It takes about 10 minutes for the screen to appear each time I start after a forced shutdown. There is no other option from this screen other than forced shutdown. I am writing this on my iPhone and I do not have a way to make either a CD or a flash drive? Do I have to make one of these and use it to boot my PC?
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.
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
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?
Hello people!
I have Fujitsu U574 laptop, operating system Windows 10. I use AVG antivirus. At the same I downloaded 360 Total. When I ordered full check and repair, 360 Total suggested adding some windows files /I don't remember what exactly/. I accepted. After finishing the process I restarted my laptop and it showed the following on the screen:
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 …
No key works, no action happens. I can’t start up the laptop. I have read that I should use AVG rescue bootable USB. I did what has been told in introductive video, but it does not work as well.
What is the reason of the above mentioned problem?
Is it possible to solve this problem without formatting and losing files?
Who can help me to solve this problem?
Zara
I am having this problem with Windows 10 and AVG Business, same problem. Black screen and Watch Dog message. We have over 70 PCs with Windows 10, so far 2 have failed in the last 24 hours with the new updates. We do not have any logitech drivers on any of the PCs. These are not laptops. They are freshly built and installed with Windows 10 Professional.
So far I have been unsuccessful trying to uninstall AVG in safe mode and when Windows 10 reboots after running the uninstall tool we get the black screen and nothing. We are going to be resetting these 2 PCs and if I get anymore problems with AVG and Windows 10 I will no be renewing my subscription to AVG.
Poor very poor.