Installer cannot open SFX archive

Hi all, wonder anyone can provide help for the error that i facing while installing the avast.
Issue start by my installed avast service was being turn off and unable to be turn on.
Hence i proceed to re-install avast.
But while i click on the setup file and it give me “The install cannot open the SFX archive” message. (code 0x3ee)
Anyone know how can i fix it?
Avast is the only anti-virus i have in my pc.

  • Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
  • Which version…??
  • OS…?? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP…?)
  • Other security related software installed…??
  • Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..??
  • Which avast!..?? (Free version)
  • Which version…?? (latest version)
  • OS…?? (window 7 home premium)
  • Other security related software installed…?? (none; only ccleaner)
  • Which AV(s) did you use before avast!..?? (none; from the start was using avast for 2 years+ until now)
  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.

well, did i work?

Hello,
it works. :slight_smile:
Thank you for your ingenious solution.

I reinstall Win7 prof, an i have the same error.
Your install exe solve my problem.

Many thanks.

Cheers

You’re welcome.