How can I install a free anti-virus program without getting a corrupt installation file error?
I uninstalled my anti-virus in order to use a new free version. I removed it completely from the computer. Now, it won’t let me download a new one. It keeps saying I have a corrupt installation file and it includes in parenthesis “checksum error”. Do I need to clean my windows registry first? Is there a free program for this task? I’m lost and I desperately need an anti-virus on my computer and fast!! Thanks!
October 12th, 2010 at 4:48 am
go and get free avg
http://free.grisoft.com/filedir/inst/avg75free_519a1276.exe
October 12th, 2010 at 5:22 am
lol why dont you just buy one most free ones are hackers saying try my ehaem “anti virus/virus scan”
and you end up with an undetectable trojan or a worm so just buy mcafe
October 12th, 2010 at 6:04 am
go to http://www.filerating.com and download the anti virus most downloaded .
October 12th, 2010 at 6:32 am
try downloading Cyberdefender Its a free full internet security suite not just anti virus.
http://www.cyber-defender.com/EDC/landing/2/?affl=spyblocsredirect_002&campaign_code=380736
October 12th, 2010 at 7:05 am
go in to the start->run->regedit
search your old anivirus name
like for norton norton or symantac
delete that entry parmantly
install your new antivirus
before this back up your registry
October 12th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Download AVG Free. AVG per experience is the best anti-virus I’ve ever had. Norton AV, Mac Affe, and others though virus definition is updated can not detect some trojans and worms immediately but AVG does. AVG automatically update its virus-definition as soon as you are connected online. And it automatically scans your system in the background. You can also download priority and recommended updates manually.
Now, you need to clean-up the “mess” from unistalling your old AV program. There are free registry cleaners, just try to google search them and try. But If you have the money, I recommend the Norton System Works. Its Windoctor will fix all Windows errors and other problems in your System.