Well, hello!
First of all, This is my first post here. I have been coming here for
quite a while, and I finally got around to registering.


In any case, lets get back to the problem at hand.
@Irishman: The problem description is a bit detail lacking, so I will
make some assumptions.
First, the problem was NOT only with AVG, but every application used.
The MSI packages and EXEcutables (Yes, that was purposefully
capitalized) are ALL not starting/freezing directly after launch.
Second, you still can open the Task Manager.
If the files are not launching correctly, try this:

1)- Get the file name, and the path, select and copy it. Ex-
C:\users\***\Desktop\AVGINSTALL.MSI, etc.

2)- Log in as an administrator or user w/ admin rights.

3)- Open the Task Manager- CTRL-ALT-DEL, Taskbar right-click, whatever
works.

4)- Make SURE the Task Manager is running with Administrator
Privileges. If not, Right-click on System under the Processes Tab, and
click Perform Administrative Tasks.

5)- Select Explorer.exe and hit Delete. (THIS ONLY ENDS THE PROCESS:
YOU DID NOT DELETE THE OS!!)

5x)- Provide confirmation, if needed.

6)- DO NOT EXIT THE TASK MANAGER. Click File, then Run. Paste THE
ENTIRE PATH, INCLUDING THE FILE NAME AND EXTENSION, and hit ENTER.

7)- Report back if it installs/fails, etc.

Good Luck!

PS- If this works, keep the 20 Euro. My payment for stuff like this is
just the satisfaction of helping someone.

PSS- AVG Is an OK AV. Not great, but good for a shareware/freeware AV.
Plus, it *-_is_-* free. What do ya want from an AV that is free? You
don't get something from nothing.


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Justin <Justin@nobecauseihatespam.com> wrote in news:eRfvrN49JHA.5040
@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:
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> db wrote:[color=green]
>> unfortunately, I only except
>> authentic pots of gold from
>> genuine leprechauns.
>>
>> in the interim, my suggestion
>> is to uninstall that avg krapola
>> and find a different av.
>>
>>
>> --------[/color]
>
>
> Um,
> no.
> AVG is the best free antivirus out there.
> having said that, I'm thinking it is a problem with 7-zip. I have used
> that utility and it tries to be the default ZIP file handler.
>
> I suggest uninstalling is, rebooting and then try installing AVG.
>[/color]

Avast found things avg didn't on machines I'
ve fixed.

"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
news:7anl2aF1v4b5qU4@mid.individual.net...[color=blue]
> On Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:37:46 +0530, irishman wrote:
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>> I posted the message below 2 weeks ago but got no nnswer - I have
>> tried everything that was suggested on other threads here but nothing
>> works … I will give €20 to anybody that can solve it - I will pay[/color]
> it[color=green]
>> into a paypal account or credit card or cash .. I just want it fixed.
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello
>>
>> I am trying to install AVG - and I get this message:
>>
>> AVG setup self-extractor based on 7-zip has stopped working.
>>
>> I cannot seem to be able to run any .exe files ... tried to install
>> Spybot same thing ...
>>
>> downloaded 7-zip - same thing 'has stopped working'.
>>
>> I am not particularly technical so would appreciate any help. Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Here are the details:
>>
>> Problem signature:
>> Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
>> Application Name: avg_free_stf_en_85_339a1525.exe Application Version:
>> 8.5.0.339
>> Application Timestamp: 492d20d7
>> Fault Module Name: avg_free_stf_en_85_339a1525.exe Fault Module Version:
>> 8.5.0.339
>> Fault Module Timestamp: 492d20d7
>> Exception Code: c0000005
>> Exception Offset: 00005e8f
>> OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.2
>> Locale ID: 6153
>> Additional Information 1: 5f1e
>> Additional Information 2: ca5b1fcaba9c8c96335497d25aab42a8 Additional
>> Information 3: dd58
>> Additional Information 4: 1d295242215585abb00355116c9abf45[/color]
>
> I can indeed fix the problem. Simply install Linux and you don't need no
> stiking anti-virus anyway![/color]


Install linux, you don't need no stinking CPU needer!
Buy a typewriter and an abacus.

the OP cannot install any anti malware, prob because he is already
infected.

some malwares do this.

I saw a similar machine recently. couldn't access online scans either
due to dns hijack.

after wasting several hours, decided it was quicker to back up data
and format/re-install

agreed

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"english_dude" <english_dude@london.com> wrote in message news:c728c699-c35a-4745-aa0d-a57c0d56c4bc@k8g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> the OP cannot install any anti malware, prob because he is already
> infected.
>
> some malwares do this.
>
> I saw a similar machine recently. couldn't access online scans either
> due to dns hijack.
>
> after wasting several hours, decided it was quicker to back up data
> and format/re-install
>[/color]