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    Unable to install any software or antivirus

    I just got the computer from a friend in whom the virus has to be lodged. When starting windows (which is slow), I noticed that the resident protection of avast was inactive. When I wanted to make it active, an RPC error popup. So I tried uninstalling and reinstalling a new antivirus (avira). When I want to install, CRC errors in the virus definitions interrupts the installation. All files that I want to install is incorrect.

    As the impression that a virus corrupts files extricate themselves. The same facilities have been made in safe mode but in vain. I then tried to install the Windows antivirus (Microsoft Security Essentials) and do the updates but the same problem appears.

    I wonder if anyone has a solution to my problem? Is this some virus activity or something else? Can you suggest me how to solve this problem?

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    Re: Unable to install any software or antivirus

    I think the PC should be infected by Bagle (or even a virus even more wicked). Basically, it is severely infected but may still be treated.

    Do you by chance have any error messages like "Y is not a valid application Win32" when you try to run / install protection software?

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    Re: Unable to install any software or antivirus

    No, only when extracting file during installation. Normal behavior with wizards like "Windows has decided to discontinue the software ... for security reasons"

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    Re: Unable to install any software or antivirus

    Ok

    Use this diagnostic software if you like, then I can maybe help you:

    • Download Random's System Information Tool (RSITY) of random/random and save it on your desktop.
    • Double click on RSIT.exe to launch the tool.
    • Click on 'Continue' at the disclaimer screen.
    • If the HijackThis tool is not present or not detected on your computer, download the RSITY (allows access in your firewall, if requested) and you must accept the license.
    • Once the scan is complete, two reports will show: do not post directly here (you can pm me).

    I would also like you to do this test please. Give up on this and tell me if the six images of the table top all appear correctly.

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    Re: Unable to install any software or antivirus

    Hello, thank you for your reply. But I tried the test in Safe mode. The 6 images are displayed correctly. Please check your PM, I have sent you. Thank you in advance

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    Re: Unable to install any software or antivirus

    Hi,

    In Safe Mode?

    You mean RSITY or test images?

    If I did not ask you to run the PC in safe mode is that these procedures are done in normal mode

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