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tytung

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Cannot enable Avast
« on: March 22, 2013, 04:59:05 PM »
I installed Avast 8 (trial), but all its services are disabled and cannot be enabled. How to fix ?
(I used aswclear to uninstall the previous version before installing the new version)

BTW, it says the subscription has 0 days left (I was using a license file my colleague gave me).

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Re: Cannot enable Avast
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2013, 09:56:06 PM »
... (I was using a license file my colleague gave me).

Does he use this license file, too?

I think, it's a license for 1 PC! ::)
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Re: Cannot enable Avast
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 06:02:18 AM »
... (I was using a license file my colleague gave me).

Does he use this license file, too?

I think, it's a license for 1 PC! ::)

Hi, but it was usable before I update my Avast to Avast 8....only after upgrading that I find it says 0 days left..

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Re: Cannot enable Avast
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2013, 02:32:56 PM »
Try a fresh install


Lets reinstall Avast

Download aswClear to your Desktop.
Download the correct version of Avast 
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
Disconnect from the net
Uninstall Avast via control panel

  • Boot to Safe Mode.
    • Restart the computer.
    • As soon as BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until the Advanced Options menu appears.
    • Use the arrow keys to select the Safe mode with Networking menu item
    • Press Enter.
  • Run aswClear
  • In the Select Product to Uninstall dropdown choose the version of Avast that is on your system.

  • Press Uninstall
  • Once complete reboot your system to Normal Mode
  • Reinstall Avast
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