avast install error

14 years ago

I'm trying to install Avast on my new Vista Home Premium 64-bit desktop. The install fails and I get the following message: Setup finished. There was an error while completing the setup process. The setup log reveals the following:

26.04.2009 06:59:01 general: Started: 26.04.2009, 06:59:01

26.04.2009 06:59:01 system: Operating system: WindowsXP ver 5.1, build 2600, sp 2.0 [Service Pack 2]

26.04.2009 06:59:01 system: Memory: 14% load. Phys:1337544/1570892K free, Page:2154928/2207244K free, Virt:2071324/2097024K free

26.04.2009 06:59:01 system: Computer WinName: CHAR

26.04.2009 06:59:01 system: Windows Net User: CHAR\charlene

26.04.2009 06:59:01 general: Old version: ffffffff (-1)

26.04.2009 06:59:01 system: Using temp: C:\DOCUME~1\charlene\LOCALS~1\Temp\_av_inet.tm~a00896 (52320M free)

26.04.2009 06:59:01 internet: SYNCER: Type: use IE settings

26.04.2009 06:59:01 internet: SYNCER: Auth: another authentication, use WinInet

26.04.2009 06:59:01 general: Install check: Program folder does NOT exist in registry

26.04.2009 06:59:01 general: SGW32P::CheckIfInstalled set m_bAlreadyInstalled to 0

26.04.2009 06:59:04 general: progress thread start

26.04.2009 06:59:05 general: Destination: C:\DOCUME~1\charlene\LOCALS~1\Temp\_av_inet.tm~a00896

26.04.2009 06:59:05 general: Starting download: http://www.avast.com/go.php?verb=get-avast-home&type=cnet&langid=eng

26.04.2009 06:59:05 internet: ERROR:HttpGetWininet, catch returned 0x00002EE7

26.04.2009 06:59:05 general: Download finished from server www.avast.com, result: 0x20000004, server response: 12007

26.04.2009 06:59:05 general: Stats www.avast.com, server response: 536870916

26.04.2009 06:59:05 general: POST result: 0x20000004, server response: 0

The following 2 lines were in green:

Computer WinName: CHAR

Install check: Program folder does NOT exist in registry

The following line was in red:

progress thread start

Thanks for any help you're able to give me.

~abreeze

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zep516
14 years ago
Please run the avast uninstall-utility in the link below. Reboot the computer. Try to reinstall Avast again.

Here is a link that might be useful: uninstall-utility
bee4mee
14 years ago
Tonight I have been trying to update Avast on an XP computer that hasn't been used for several months.

All previous updates have always worked perfectly on this machine but tonight's attempts repeatedly failed with various different errors despite four uninstalls and cleanups.

I eventually gave up and reluctantly switched back to AVG because I needed to have this computer online tonight.

Possibly there is a temporary problem with Avast - I will try again next time I use this computer.

Colin
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
I have AVAST on all of my windows machines and have had no problems at all recently with any updates, they have updated and announced like clockwork. My log in event viewer shows it is on schedule.

Char are you following the install guide which is in pdf form on the left on the AVAST install page?
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Document

what antivirus program did you have on the pc prior to trying to install AVAST? which removal process did you use to remove the old AV program? It is most often the fault of improper removal of the old AV which causes the new AV to fail proper install.
You should use the correct removal tool created by the AV company for removal of their product not just use add remove programs.
Here is a guide created by Corrine listing the major brands and links to their removal tools.
Antivirus Product Removal Tools
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks, Zep and Raven. I've used Avast on my old XP for over a year without any problems. I also installed it on my sister's laptop OK... This is a brand new custom build Vista system with the i7 intel processor. I'm just setting it up and am using my old desktop to go online for general information.

I was nervous about going online with my new pc to download Avast from its site, but that's what I did. I'll check the uninstall link and reread the install guide to make sure I'm not overlooking anything. Thanks again.
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
I saved the uninstall tool to a flash drive. I booted my Vista and am now holding in safe mode... I don't know which version of Avast to uninstall! (This is embarrassing!!!)

The only one that seems likely is avast! 4 Home/Professional. The "Professional" is causing me to hesitate. Another choice is avast! Windows Home Server Edition...

Thank you.
cat_ky
14 years ago
Professional is for business computers. Please check the link below. It is the one you need for your Vista. Good Luck :-)Cat

Here is a link that might be useful: Avast
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks, Cat, but I'm trying to uninstall avast! free. However, it's not listed as such in the uninstall program. There are 9 choices; I've listed the two which use the word "home".
cat_ky
14 years ago
Sorry, misunderstood. Is this the uninstall utility, you are trying to use.

Here is a link that might be useful: uninstaller
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
Yes, that is the utility, but it doesn't list "avast! free" in the list of versions to select when it's run! :)
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
I used the uninstall utility to remove Avast. Upon reinstalling, however, I got the same error.

Is there another good antivirus you would recommend? Has AVG worked out its kinks?

Thanks.
abreeze
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
I checked some threads and am going to try Avira. This site provides a wonderful resource thanks to each of you who share your knowledge and experiences.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
abreeze has there been any other antivirus on that pc at all prior to your trying to install AVAST? did it come pre loaded with anything?
It really sounds like it is having a conflict and that happens most often with remnants of a prior AV on the pc.
AVIRA is a good product, it does have a nag screen but there is a way to stop that if you can do a little googling for it.

You can always go to the AVAST user forums and tell them your problem they may know exactly what is causing it.
http://forum.avast.com/index.php

Here is a link that might be useful: avast forum
zep516
14 years ago
What Anti Virus was originally installed on your machine?

Did you remove it?
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
There was no other antivirus on it. In fact the only software programs I've installed are Ashampoo, Pinnacle and Corel Video Studios. It came built with the OS, Nero 8, and a lightscribe program.

I didn't install Avira yet...
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
you might try doing your install while in safe mode, in case it is something that is loading that is causing a conflict.
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
I never thought of that, Raven, and was hoping that would work. I even searched my files to make sure all traces of Avast were gone. However, the install gave me the same error... I just now installed Avira and am finally online with my new pc.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
it would be great if you could go to the Avast forums and let them know this was happening they always like to know when there are problems and they may have some idea why it was but it may be something they don't know about yet.

I hope you have good luck with Avira it is a good product.
abreeze
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you and thanks for the many wonderful downloads that are recommended on this forum.

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