Cannot access program because of "buy now" prompt

Hello Greg,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you for providing the screenshot.
In your case, the trial version got installed and it got expired that is the reason you are getting this message.
If you are interested to use only the AVG free antivirus, you can downgrade this trial to free version by following the instructions mentioned in this link: http://avgread.me/1073t3Z
Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.

http://imgur.com/Ds6YZeJ

I cannot close this prompt to buy the Pro Protection package, rendering me unable to access the free edition.

Hello Greg,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you for providing the screenshot.
In your case, the trial version got installed and it got expired that is the reason you are getting this message.
If you are interested to use only the AVG free antivirus, you can downgrade this trial to free version by following the instructions mentioned in this link: http://avgread.me/1073t3Z
Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.