The problem is that you cannot run two AV's on one computer. Even if one is installed and not active, it will still very likely interfere with the other.
-If you don't have the
full installer file for Avast, (36.99Mb) get it
Here (just below the words "Free Registration") and save it to your desktop.
-Get the McAfee removal tool
Here (one of the four download buttons below the animated "downloads" chevron.
-Get the
Avast uninstall utility and save it to your desktop.
-Disconnect from the internet.
-Uninstall McAfee via the control panel. Reboot.
-Run the McAfee removal tool. Reboot.
Avast may be OK at this point. If so, all is well. (You may need to try a repair again.)
If not,
-Uninstall Avast via the control panel.
-Run the Avast uninstall utility. Reboot.
-Install Avast from the full installer file.
-Reconnect. Get updates.
Should be all good to go.