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[Resolved] Cannot install Avast free version
« on: August 29, 2014, 10:57:10 PM »
Hi, As with most software applications, I try before I buy. I will be using an information I learn here for my next blog post. If you would like credit, or prefer not to be quoted, please message me a note. Thank you.

I am trying to install the Avast free version and it will not run.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Same results.
The avast! Antivirus service is not running.
It complains it cannot start a dependency.
The dependencies are:
- AswMonFlt  (cannot find any such entry in services)
-- FltMgr (cannot find any such entry in services)
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (started)
-- DCOM Server Process Launcher (started)
-- RPC Endpoint Mapper (started)

Please tell me more about FltMgr, where I should be able to find it, why it might not be running, if this is a known problem with the Avast free version. Recommended next steps Thank you.

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2014, 11:02:52 PM »
- Which version of avast! Free..??
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?)
- Other security related software installed..??
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??
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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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2014, 11:13:33 PM »
- Which version of avast! Free v2014.9.0.2021 (definitions: unknown - never installed)
- OS..?? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP..?) Windows 7 Pro, SP 1 (build 7601, Version 6.1)  64-bit
- Other security related software installed..?? MSE, MalwareBytes (have turned these off during install)
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..?? See above, plus a long list of others long since removed.

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2014, 11:19:11 PM »
You need to uninstall MSE per the vendor's instructions PRIOR to installing Avast.  You can't have 2 AV's on the same machine; turning it off won't work either.

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014, 11:26:48 PM »
- Other security related software installed..?? MSE, MalwareBytes (have turned these off during install)
- Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..?? See above, plus a long list of others long since removed.
First, be sure to get rid of all remnants of your prior installed AV(s)..!!
-> http://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB11

Then:
1. Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_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

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014, 11:32:01 PM »
Thanks,

I will try that now.  Might be a little while before I get back to you (plane is landing).

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014, 11:33:31 PM »
OK, awaiting your reply.
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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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2014, 08:03:53 AM »
You need to uninstall MSE per the vendor's instructions PRIOR to installing Avast.  You can't have 2 AV's on the same machine; turning it off won't work either.
Actually, there is no mention of this in any of the screens. I have snapshots of each of them for my article.
MOST AV's don't care if you are running a second, or even third AV. Norton is a notable exception.

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2014, 08:07:22 AM »
First, be sure to get rid of all remnants of your prior installed AV(s)..!!
-> http://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB11
This was very helpful.  and I follow all your instructions in your post. Nevertheless I was still having trouble. However, after repeatedly trying to START the service, it did eventually start. Once it did, I had few (but not zero) difficulties.   They are not worth mentioning here.  The point is I got the application installed.

Thanks very much.
Is there way to mark this resolved?

Now to post on other issues. :D

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Re: Cannot install Avast free version
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2014, 08:13:26 AM »
Thanks very much.
Is there way to mark this resolved?
You're welcome. You can edit your initial post and add [Resolved] to the subject.
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