Avast Free Version AV
Hi all, I've done some research on the problem I'm having, as well as on this forum but still no luck.
I used to use Kapersky but wanted to switch to something cheaper. Avast came recommended. I installed the program but every time that I try to start Avast I get the following message:
C:\Program Files/AVAST Software\AvastUI.exe
The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see teh application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.
I run Windows 7 64bit and have done the following:
- Ran uninstall using tools (in safe mode) from http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/ for all AV I've used in the last several years which is Kapersky, NOD32 and now Avast.
- Ran Windows Update and installed all that was listed.
- Ran Malware Byes, SuperAntiSpyware, Spybot S&D, TDSS Killer and ComboFix. Nothing was found other than some minor spyware.
- CCleaner multiple times for Windows/Applications and Registry.
- Ran as Administrator and I've probably gone through the uninstall/install process about 10 times.
- Downloaded MS Visual C++ 2008 Distributable for both x86 and x64. When I ran them, I was given the option to repair or uninstall. I hit repair on both. The x64 went fine. The x86 said it repaired but the windows message of "this product may not have installed correctly popped up after getting a repair success message.
I'm out of ideas.
edit - Oh and after each install I did a fresh reboot.