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AVG won't Uninstall

Trying to uninstall AVG and it won't have it, it comes up with an error message saying it cannot back up a certain item

How can I get round this and get rid of AVG?

Running windows xp if thats any help

Thanks in advance
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  • davb
    davb Posts: 1,293 Forumite
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    AVG likes to be uninstalled by the same user logon that installed it.

    If it is still a problem, then download and use the AVG removal tool
  • nunnygirl
    nunnygirl Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    We only have one user log on on the PC.....I think

    Will try what you just posted, thanks
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  • nunnygirl
    nunnygirl Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    There are two removal tools on the page.......which is the best one to use??

    Sorry for the stupid question!!
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  • davb
    davb Posts: 1,293 Forumite
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    nunnygirl wrote: »
    There are two removal tools on the page.......which is the best one to use??

    Sorry for the stupid question!!
    You use the one to match your OS - you said you were on XP, so I am 99% certain you will have 32bit, as the 64bit XP was very specialised.
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