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I am unable to install avg8 anti-virus software. Which is the next best anti-virus software FREE Download ?
Don't suggest any trial versions. I will be thankful, if it can work like avg, which was a free service.
This is the error message i am receiving while installing avg8 - Local machine: installation failed
Installation:
Error: Action failed for file avgmfx86.sys: starting service....
Error 0x80070002. What should i do?
5 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I think there is an Anti-Virus still installed,Go to program files and search for Anti-Virus file and delete it.
Or the version of the avg is corrupted.
download and install eset smart security and do a scan.
Uninstall it and download avg again.
- cotojoLv 71 decade ago
Avast anti-virus which better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:
http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-22...
Setup Guide:
AV Comparison:
http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-compare-home-profes...
http://free.avg.com/ww.download-avg-anti-virus-fre...
Use RevoUninstaller to remove traces of AVG:
http://www.download.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096...
It's faster and better than add / remove applet.
When you run it highlight the item then select uninstall in next window select Advanced and click Next, follow prompts when uninstalled it will scan registry and drive for leftover files / folders,click + sign to expand all results and tick ONLY the bold items and follow prompts.
- 1 decade ago
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Avast Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware..download it free from www.download.com
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
AVAST AVIRA