new update

keep receiving unknown error in step 2/3 when trying to update the
latest avast free version. on windows xp service pack 3

  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.

reinstalled, so far so good !!

OK, you’re welcome.