My Avg, when I try to install updates says it cannot do 'there is a .bin file missing. Help?

Question

I don't know what a .bin file is or where to find one or why it is gone today and probably here yesterday, what do I do? Could the kids have deleted it somehow? Sorry, I am a technophobe, I would appreciate any advice.

Answer 1

I came across the same problem but got it sorted.

1 - Start up AVG,click Update Now.

2 - The list of updates is shown in Popup, click on the more information link.A list of updates will be shown.

3 - Click on and save all updates in a file except the last one - http://downloadfree.avg.com/update/u7iav... - because this is causing the problem.

4 - Cancel the update and instead click on Tools > Update from Directory and go to the file where you saved the updates.Install these and AVG should be working properly again.

Answer 2

me too. good luck

Answer 3

Who gave Wowolf a thumbs down? That was an impressive answer. I  don't know if it's right, but it was impressive.

Answer 4

Its already OK! Go ahead try. Already fixed by AVG

Answer 5

Re-download and re-install AVG.  This fixes the problem.

Answer 6

i am currently having the same problem on 2 of my computers

it is something with the AVG update

wait for AVG to come out with a new update, they will most likely recognize the issue and fix it

Answer 7

I have also problem with that,

Let's wait for new updtes, wish this one will solve the problem.....

"GooD Luck" with Us....

Answer 8

same with me. dont worry i guess theyre having a problem.

Answer 9

They are going to fix it tom. there is going to be a update for it to fix it.

Answer 10

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/spyware-vir...

Answer 11

try reinstalling the product i have avg and it didnt have that problem but it woud help to reinstall it with the cd you got or even call custom service but most of all do not stress out if you are having troubles try installing a firewall in the meantime try using comoda firewall its free and works great i have it also  

comodo website http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Answer 12

Mine is doing that too :( Don't know what's happening..

Answer 13

(Posted from a similar topic)

1) go to http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-updat...

2) make a directory on your desktop called AVG

3) download AVI: 270.6.4

4) download IAVI: / 1616

5) move the downloaded files to the directory you made called AVG

6) launch AVG

7) select tools -> update from directory

8) select the directory called AVG where you put the downloads

Try this out...It worked for me!

Answer 14

Just reinstall it

Answer 15

soemoen else posted a question similar to this one try searching it in the box and see if it has answers

also sorry i have avg anti spyware but dont have the problem

Answer 16

don't panic ... getting same message ... obviously something wrong with the update site at AVG ... wait till tomorrow ... it should be all fixed by then ..... you're still protected with the definitions from yesterday