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AVG 8.5 - windows cannot open ?

joyfull
joyfull Posts: 861 Forumite
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I currently use Free AVG 8.0 & have tried to download 8.5 updated version.

I successfully download & save the file but then am told windows cannot open it.:confused:

I'm not knowledgable about all this stuff so please be patient!

I've briefly looked on this site & am aware that AVG is not well recommended by a lot of you, but for the moment I'm happy enough with it & would just like to update.

Thanks for your time.
"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.”

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,620 Forumite
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    try downloading it from here

    http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/

    down3.gifDownload
    Latest Version
    60.80MB
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    What is the name of the file that you have downloaded?

    It should be avg_free_stf_en_85_287a1483.exe available here

    Save the file to a directory of your choicer and then double click on it from file explorer.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • joyfull
    joyfull Posts: 861 Forumite
    Thanks to you both.

    Browntoa, I used your link & it's worked.

    Thanks, again!
    "Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.”
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,620 Forumite
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    was the same problem i'd had with the one direct from the AVG site
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  • NBE
    NBE Posts: 44 Forumite
    I have found in the past that the link provided by AVG often corrupts the file, doesn't inspire much confidence from an anti-virus provider lol.
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  • vervin
    vervin Posts: 185 Forumite
    Do you have to uninstall old one before you you uninstall new one [AVG] 8.5
  • NBE
    NBE Posts: 44 Forumite
    vervin wrote: »
    Do you have to uninstall old one before you you uninstall new one [AVG] 8.5

    No you don't have to uninstall the old version of AVG. AVG 8.5 will do all the necessary tidying up. Just run the installer and pick your options.
    "This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us."
    -- Western Union internal memo, 1876
  • vervin
    vervin Posts: 185 Forumite
    Thank you very much for your help xxxx
  • Inforapennyinforapound
    Inforapennyinforapound Posts: 948 Forumite
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    I had to uninstall my avg before i could install the newest version.I was having problems and posted on here for advice but with no answers i worked it out myself.

    But what do i know? i am a bit of a technophobe but am learning. AVG is running just fine.
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