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Thewizard

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Hi,
Please, I am new to this forum so go gently with me.
I downloaded some new security updates for Windows XP but when I rebooted the PC refused to boot, even in safe mode.
I got into the recovery console and looked into how to do a manual "restore" but then I remembered I had an Avast! rescue disc, so I tried this.
I repaired the registry, and removed junk files etc. with the rescue disc , then the computer successfulyl rebooted into Windows XP Pro.
Except I think I went a bit to harshly with the settings, because when I clicked on Avast! icon I got:

Failed to init aswData.dll 126/126

So now I thought I would just download it again on top of the old version and hope it sorted out any dependency issues.
I started to do that then I spotted a new version Avast 7 on your site, so I downloaded that instead.
Now I don't understand because it installed successfully but I could not insert my license key, despite having a 3 computer version of the key (which I had already installed on my computer, and my mother's, which makes 2 keys, so I should still have one key left.)

So I am now running the free version despite having paid for the Pro version.

Please any help gratefully received!
« Last Edit: January 17, 2013, 11:56:24 PM by Thewizard »

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Now I don't understand because it installed successfully but I could not insert my license key,
and the error notification say?

Thewizard

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"Unable to insert license key. license has expired."

Like, I only purchased it a month ago?

Oh yeah and I get another message now every time I boot up:

Outlook Express erro unable to open message store ox80040154, 14007

Thanks.

P.S. Oh yeah I forgot, now when I go to "Scan Now" I just get a blank window inside the antiivurs window where there should be scan options.
« Last Edit: December 19, 2012, 12:46:16 AM by Thewizard »

Thewizard

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Sorry to multiple post.

I have now sorted out the license problem, I got it sent to my email address again, downloaded the link, and it worked fine.

However I still have the scanner options missing in the main program. (See .jpg link below).
I can't explain this since I downloaded Avast! 7 as a fresh installation, (even though I had deleted some packers from the previous installation in my over-zealous expunging of my corrupted registry files)
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Thanks in advance.

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Try a repair of avast!:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> avast!
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

If this doesn't help, try a clean reinstall:
1. Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.

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- Which avast!..?? (Pro/IS)
- Which version..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

Thewizard

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to answer the last questions:

1) Avast Internet Security- the not-free version (sorry not Pro as it turned out once I had inserted my key)
2) 7.0.1474
3) 32 Bit Xp Pro SP3
4) Malwarebytes, and Microsoft Security Esentials

I think I might have answered my own question thanks to your questions because I think I downloaded Avast! Pro on top of Avast! Internet Security which could have created a conflict which is why the scan section is blank. This would also explain why, initially it wouldn't accept the license key.
« Last Edit: December 23, 2012, 08:01:12 PM by Thewizard »

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Having a second resident antivirus installed Microsoft Security Essentials, isn't likely to be helping the cause.

Having two resident anti-virus scanners installed is one too many and not recommended as rather than provide twice the protection it can cause conflicts that could leave you more vulnerable.
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to answer the last questions:

4) Malwarebytes, and Microsoft Security Esentials
You should uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials! Never use 2 resident AV-Programs at the same time!

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to answer the last questions:

1) Avast Internet Security- the not-free version (sorry not Pro as it turned out once I had inserted my key)
2) 7.0.1474
3) 32 Bit Xp Pro SP3
4) Malwarebytes, and Microsoft Security Esentials

First, drop MSE..!!!

Then:
1. Download avast! Internet Security: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions..!!)
3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

Thewizard

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Okay thanks everyone. :-)

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Okay thanks everyone. :-)

You're welcome.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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How do I mark this thread as "Solved"?

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You can use the Modify button in your first post and add [Solved] to the Subject.
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