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Offline JanetL

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Opening setup file
« on: July 18, 2023, 02:45:13 PM »
I am unable to open the initial file
avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe

I'm using a Windows PC & each time I click on the open file or right click & click from dropdown nothing happens

Have tried searching troubleshooting on Avast but to no avail - can anyone help?

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Re: Opening setup file
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2023, 06:19:16 PM »
It is an executable file, it can be run, double click on it and it should install Avast.

Why is it that you are trying to open it  ?
OK I see the Windows  interface will show Open (presumably you right clicked this), see attached image, click to expand,

I can only assume you are trying to install avast  ?
If so double click it or right click it should have an option to Run as Administrator.  I have never needed to do this, I would just double click on the file.

When you are trying to do this is it on a User with Administrator privileges  ?
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Re: Opening setup file
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2023, 03:54:52 PM »
What version of Windows are you using?
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