Avanti processes run one of two ways: as a user mode process or as a service.  If a user mode session is terminated, the Avanti process disappears with it.  If a Windows system is rebooted, the Avanti service will be terminated.  Either way, the virtual Alpha is crashed.

Recommendations

•When running Avanti as a user process, disable auto-logout of the user process.

•When running Avanti as a service, disable Windows automatic updates and reboots.