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C:\Program Files\ AVAST Software\Avast\AvastUI.exe

The Application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.ece tool for more detail."

This^ is the error I get anytime I attempt to open the free version of avast. I am running windows 8.1.

I used avasts personal cleaner to remove everything after entering safe mode and reinstalling.

In fact I tried this twice. It still gives me the same error.  I have been using Avast for a very long time and have never had this issue, been using it on this very laptop for ages.

Also when I look in my windows action center it states that both windows defender and avast are turned on, however Windows Defender IS NOT, as I've opened it and it says I am not protected. And obviously avast is not working.

Help?

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- OS..? (32/64 Bit..?)
- 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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- OS..? (32/64 Bit..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
- Which AV(s) did you use before Avast..?

Windows 8.1 64 Bit

I have spybot search and destroy 2.2 (though its not updated and such)

I haven't used any other AV's on this computer besides avast.

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First, be sure to get rid of Spybot..!!

Then:
1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://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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First, be sure to get rid of Spybot..!!

Then:
1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://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.

I tried it and got the same results as before. As soon as I hit "Done" and it says it will do a quick scan I get that same message. That message also pops up when I attempt to open the desktop icon.

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To rule out an infection...
Attach your basic logs. (MBAM, FRST and aswMBR..!!)
Instructions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
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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To rule out an infection...
Attach your basic logs. (MBAM, FRST and aswMBR..!!)
Instructions: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

I will have to get back to you with this at a later time. Very late here. Thanks for the help so far.

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OK, you're welcome, take your time.
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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It does sounds like there is a other av (or related) software installed.

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Even if it is never used, it still needs to be removed.
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