AVG Free - Windows 8.1

Hi Tom,

We're glad to look into this & help you.
Please clarify whether you've tried restarting the computer once before attempting to repair or uninstall AVG program. If not, please restart to check if it helps.
Additionally, you can try changing the DNS settings on your computer to check, if the program is able to communicate with our server.

Long time AVG Free User on multiple computers!  Now have problems on one Windows 8.1 computer.
Daily scans continue to run but can't update virus definitions or application. (Current Virus Def. 220131-0  Feb 28, 2022... Current App ver. 21.4.3179 - 21.4.6266.701 May/18/21).  I've tried Automatic... Ask me...and Manual update settings but no updates.  "Check for Updates" button is grayed out... Unavailable.

Can't repair AVG because "setup is running".
Can't uninstall because "setup is running"
Can't End Task!  Can't End Task, Disable or Stop AVG Start Up.in Task Manager 
Last virus update at least 2 months ago.   Need help

Hello Tom, 

It's good to know that you have managed to resolve the issue. If you need any help with AVG, feel free to contact us at anytime. Thank you.

Hi Tom,

We're glad to look into this & help you.
Please clarify whether you've tried restarting the computer once before attempting to repair or uninstall AVG program. If not, please restart to check if it helps.
Additionally, you can try changing the DNS settings on your computer to check, if the program is able to communicate with our server.