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Norman MitgangNorman Mitgang 

_avg_ folder

Your program creates a folder:
_avg_
This folder is listed in C:\Windows\Temp
It constantly creates files:
nsfsp000000A2.tmp
How do I delete this folder?
How do I stop creating this folder and the files it contains?
Thanks.
Dinesh KrishnanDinesh Krishnan (Foundever)
Hi Norman,

We're glad to loook into this & help you.
Please let us know the version of AVG that is installed on your computer (Open AVG - Menu - About) & clarify whether you use AVG Free Antivirus.
For better clarity, please share us the screenshot of the page that displays the file. 
Norman MitgangNorman Mitgang
I'm running Windows 7.
As you requested, below is the screenshot...
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Sreenu YadavalliSreenu Yadavalli (Avast)
Thank you for sharing the screenshot, Norman.
Did you try to uninstall and reinstall AVG AntiVirus free completely from your computer and check?
We request you to remove the temp files as suggested below.
Go to Run window (press windows key and R key simultaneously) and type the following comments to delete the folders.

1. Type  “Temp” and press enter, remove all the files.
2.  “%temp%” and remove all the files.
3..  %programdata% - remove the temp folder.
Thank you and keep us updated.
 
Norman MitgangNorman Mitgang
Your method of removing the files didn't work.
Also, I uninstalled AVG AntiVirus free, shut down, and installed AVG AntiVirus free.
The files are still there and can't be deleted.
Is there a setting I can turn off to stop these files?
What is the purpose of AvLock.txt?
What is the purpose of nsfsp0000000B.tmp?
Thanks.
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Dinesh KrishnanDinesh Krishnan (Foundever)
Thank you for sharing us the screenshots, Norman.
We've seeked the help of our senior level support by raising a request (#14701704) to them.
They'll reach you via email & address your query, at the earliest.
Thank you for your understanding in advance!
Juan PelotasJuan Pelotas
I Have the same throuble , the files can not be erased , it says la accion no se puede completar porque AVG tiene abierto el archivo





















 
Dinesh KrishnanDinesh Krishnan (Foundever)
Hi Juan,

Thank you for contacting AVG Community.
We're glad to look into this & help you.
Please write back to us in your own post.
Thank you in advance!
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