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Edward LangeEdward Lange 

avg free installation is stuck at 97%

have run the avg remover tool, tried to re-install avg free edition, but has stuck at 97% for over 1 hour
Balasubramanian SBalasubramanian S (Avast) 
Hello Edward,

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
We request you to run the AVG remover tool again as mentioned  in this article: http://avgread.me/1DEtNP0 and then run the AVG Reset Access tool: http://files-download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_ResetAccess.exe .
Restart the PC.
To download AVG Protection free please use this link: http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/AVG_Protection_Free_1606.exe .
Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.
Mike MarionMike Marion
This is not an answer - Why does it keep happening repeatedly!
Sarath RajagopalSarath Rajagopal (Avast)
Hi Edward,
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you and Let us work together to fix the issue. In order to finish the installation please follow the below steps.
Before installation please run the below tools.
AVG Clear tool: https://share.avg.com/steam/PSP/AVG2017/AVG_Clear.exe
AVG Remover tool: http://files-download.avg.com/util/tools/AVG_Remover.exe

After this please restart the PC and follow the below link to install AVG free Antivirus.
http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/Antivirus_Free_1817.exe
If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us. We are always here to help you with your issue.
Thank you.
Aldo LucioniAldo Lucioni
Seems to me amazing that an antivirus company that should have an high level of knowledge with the operating system cannot write a reliable installer.

Tried the suggested clear and remover, and installer, but does not work.

Good luck. After a half day testing I will move elsewhere...
Vivek Saravanan NeelagantanVivek Saravanan Neelagantan (Sitel)
Hello Aldo,
We apologize for the inconvenience created by this situation. In order to assist you better, please provide us the screenshot of the exact issue while installing. Please refer this link http://avgread.me/1aZxsAV to create a screenshot.
Thank you.
AravindhAravindh (Avast) 
Hello Aldo,
We really appreciate your efforts. Please follow these steps to send us diagnostic information from your computer. This information will allow us to analyze the situation and provide you with a solution:
Click here http://download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_SysInfo.exe  to download the AVG SysInfo tool.
Run the downloaded tool.
Click Continue to agree with AVG’s license agreement and privacy policy. AVG SysInfo will now gather the necessary data.
Once the diagnostic output is ready, you may add comments, or click Attach file or Screenshot to provide us with additional information.
Fill in your email address
Fill in the case # which is 04373981 by copying and pasting it from this email
Click send output
Reply to this email and let us know that the data has been successfully sent. Please do not modify the email subject.
As soon as we receive the data, we will analyze the files and provide you with further information.
Thank you.
Alan BinchAlan Binch
Aldo, If applicable.. For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions. 
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Anu PAnu P
I too am experiencing the same problem. Please help. AVG installation gets tuck at 97%. I removed AVG using AVG remover tool and then tried to reinstall but the problem has not yet resolved
Alok KumarAlok Kumar (Avast)
Hello Anu P,
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issue with AVG installation. Please let us know which AVG program you want to install, also let us know if you have used both AVG Remover tool and AVG Clear tool.
Best regards,
Alok.
Laur FlorinLaur Florin
I have found a cause for this.

I was using the offlive avg installer (2017 version) and the installer stuck at 97%)
I had the internet cut off.

As soon as I got the internet connected again, I waited a bit and then the installation finished.

I assume that it's about some components that require internet to install (such as boot time scan).

Please fix that AVG so that the offline installer can be truly offline installer with all components!
Marko HundertmarkMarko Hundertmark
I experienced the same issue (installation stuck at 97% - AVG starting only in passive mode telling that there is an older version installed) and AVG support just managed to fix it via remote. First let me say that the AVG support is amazing and they really try to fix your problem. In my case they found out that the windows security service has to be enabled before installing AVG 2017. It was THAT simple but maybe it helps others as well.
Dinesh KrishnanDinesh Krishnan (Foundever)
Hi Chris,

We're glad to look into this & help you.
Please write back to us in your own post, which will reveal the account affiliated with us.
Note : It isn't recommended to share the account info over this public post.
Thank you in advance!
 
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