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TT,
I think a few things are going on here. You apparently first downloaded the PRO version trial. Did you register and get a code number? This would be the first problem. If you entered this key into the Home version, it will try to configure the setup for PRO.
Secondly, it does not seem that the first installation of Avast was completely removed and some files left behind are causing a conflict with the new installation. You can download the Avast Uninstall utility here: http://www.avast.com/eng/programs
Lastly, how did you remove AVG? Did you use their unintall utility or did you use Windows Add/Remove? Here again…If all the AVG files were not removed, especially those that were used by the AVG resident scanner, you will have conflict when you try to install Avast.
Ok…
- Uninstall the Home version again using the Avast Uninstall Utility.
- Reboot computer
- Download this Registry Cleaner: Reg. Clean and install it. http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-download/archives/reg-cleaner4.3.htm It’s a very simple program but quite good.
Then, run Reg. Cleaner and look in the list for any occurrence of AVG or Grisoft (Vendor). Remove those registry entries.
- Shutdown all programs running except Systray and Explorer (Hold Ctl. and Alt. keys down then press Delete key to bring up the Dialog box.)
- Install Avast again.
Let me know what happens.
Techie