Avast free anti-virus will not let me Delete its folder.

Bultaco

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I've tried going through the "takeown" process and just going into Properties/Security/Ownership.......but nothing seems to be letting me delete the folder.

Here are the errors I get after trying both:
1. An error occurred while applying security information to: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast
Access is denied
Contine Cancel

2. If you have just taken ownerhsip of this object, you will need to close and reopend this object's properties before you can view or change permissions.
OK

NOT OK!!

I've already "deleted" the program, using Revo Uninstaller....but the folder still exists....and a constant reminder "YOU'RE AT RISK......YOUR AVAST ANTI-VIRUS HAS EXPIRED" is a non-stop annoyance.

Has anyone had this problem? Got the easy solution?

Thanks for any help.

Running Windows 7 Home Premium
on Intel Core 2 Quad, 64bit

Michael
 

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Beautiful! It's gone!

I had actually tried that program earlier today......but wasn't sure of the version number, so, picked avast 32.

This time I double checked and found it was ver 7, so I knew which one to pick

Thanks for your help, buddy!

Have a great day.
Michael
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Enterprise 64bitIntel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz6GB2 x Nvidia G-Force 7300 Dual DVI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hybrid
OS
Win 7 Enterprise 64bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz
Motherboard
ATX, Micro-ATX
Memory
6GB
Graphics Card(s)
2 x Nvidia G-Force 7300 Dual DVI
Sound Card
Intel HD /AC’ 97 Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
3 x Samsung Syncmaster 226BW
Hard Drives
300 GB Hard Drive ATA 10k RPM
DVD/ CD Writer W LightScribe
PSU
800W
Case
Cool Master Case Black
Cooling
System Front :120 mm green LED fan x 1, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA
You're welcome :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz4 GBATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
Motherboard
INTEL/D975XBX2
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 914v
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
PSU
Rocketfish 700 W
Case
G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
Internet Speed
DSL
Antivirus
Avira Internet Security
Browser
IE 11
Other Info
ATI HDMI Audio
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