Locate the aswbIDSAgent Service, right-click on it and select Properties from the context menu which will appear.
Type “services.msc” without the quotation marks in the Run dialog box and click OK in order to open the services-related settings.
Open the Run dialog box by clicking the Windows Key + R key combination.
That is why the second method related to the problem of not being able to keep the shield on by changing certain settings related to a service called aswbIDSAgent. If a service has gone under some changes or errors, it will reflect on the tool itself and it won’t be able to function properly. Solution 2: Tweak the aswbIDSAgent Service on Your Computer
Check to see if the shields still turn off by themselves.
Most users have reported that updating the program has resolved the problem but it’s for the best to update both the database and the program by clicking on both of these update buttons, being patient while Avast checks for updates and follow the instructions on-screen in order to navigate through the install process.
One of these buttons is related to the update of the virus definitions database and the other one is related to updating the program itself.
Navigate to the Update tab and you will notice that there are two buttons with the Update text on them.
Open the Avast user interface by clicking its icon at the system tray or by locating it in your Start menu.
Updating Avast is easy and it’s simple to follow in the steps presented below. That is why you should update and check to see if the error still appears. Avast developers noticed the error where the shields turned off by themselves and they tried to fix that in the latest version. It’s true that most errors can be fixed simply by updating and this is not just the basic troubleshooting step before you try to do anything. Solution 1: Update Avast to the Latest Version