Avira cannot be installed - you can do that

If Avira cannot be installed, the installation may be blocked by a virus or malware. In this practical tip, we have other solutions for you.

Avira cannot be installed - so you can fix the error

If you cannot install Avira, simply carry out the following steps so that your PC is protected again:

So that you can install Avira on your PC, you should first install all updates via Windows Update.
Make sure that no other antivirus program is installed besides Avira. This can also block the installation.
You should also briefly switch off the firewall during the installation of Avira.
Try to run the installation file as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the file and select "Run as administrator".
It can often help if you briefly restart your PC and then run the installation again.
The download of the installation file may also have been damaged so that you cannot install Avira. Please download them again.
The installation can also be blocked by malware or viruses. Therefore, check your PC with Malwarebytes Anti Malware and remove all finds.

This practical tip is based on Windows 7. In our next practical tip we will tell you what you can do if no updates are possible with Avira.