My Avast protection was about to run out. I’ve downloaded it twice, the first time I chose the option to restart later but when I restarted, the Avast symbol told me I was unprotected. The second time I chose the option to re-start immediately but the Avast programme still isn’t working. I am using Firefox and Windows Vista. Please advise.
- Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
- Which version…??
- OS…?? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP…?)
- Other security related software installed…??
you could try a fresh installation from scratch. but will need the information asyn ask in her post above mine.
It is the Avast free version which I’ve already had running for a year.
The operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.
I have no other security-related software installed.
- Download avast! Free Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe
- Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed avast! versions…!!)
- Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
- Reboot.
It’s working now. Had to download twice more as I hadn’t noticed the pre-ticked options for Google Chrome which I didn’t want. Thank you for your help.
You’re welcome.