A few months ago, I purchased Windows 7 Home Edition on special and upgraded from XP. I then allowed the free migration to Windows 10. I have since been getting a pop-up window entitled "AVAST Upgrade utility" inviting me to "Complete Windows 10 update - Install the latest version of Avast antivirus to keep your PC protected." and gives me the "update avast antivirus now" button.
I tried, but then get the error message
"This app can't run on this PC" explaining that
"Avast! Antivirus doesn't work on this version of Windows. Click to learn more." When it do, it redirects me to
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/incompatible-app-windows-10 explaining that
"Your app doesn't work with Windows 10 - The app you're trying to use was blocked from opening because it might damage your PC or result in loss of data. This is because some apps that worked with a previous version of Windows might not work in the same way with Windows 10. - Go to the support website for the app developer, and check if a new or updated version of this app is available for Windows 10."I have tried to execute the latest version of Avast compatible with Windows 10 from their website, but then the same error message occurs. Same thing when I try to delete the app from the Programs and Features.
When I use Cortana to search, it doesn't even come up as an installed program.
I am stuck, since I cannot use, delete, nor install the new version. What do I do? It was working fine even on Windows 7 before migrating and I cannot find any fixes on the net.
I am using Windows 10 Home, copyrighted 2015 by Microsoft and it is activated.
Processor: Pentium Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
RAM 4.00 GB
System 64-bit Operating System
Thanks!