Is that solution will work on Windows 10 without problems? I would like to buy AVG for my business but first I want to test free version on my home PC (without ZEN ofcourse). Thank you in advance for answer.
Simple fix to get rid of Zen!
Right click on AVG Icon and click on properties!
Change Target to read.
Make sure to use Caps as shown here
And exclamation marks as shown also!
"C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus\AVGUI.exe"
Change Start In to read.
"C:\Program Files\AVG\Antivirus"
Click “APPLY”
Then click on icon. 
@ Four Image
Four Image, The AVG AntiVirus Free install files are shown in the AVG Download Center (http://www.avg.com/ww-en/download.prd-afh-free).
AVG Guru
Thanks but you've missed the point. If this works, then where is this process on the front page of the website? Why can't the download be what it is supposed to be?
and why is my free version asking for a liscence in the first place. You offering a solution is fine and great, but the aggravation is the fact that you know it's aggravating, and it could be easier. Is it AVG's agenda to waste 2hours of peoples time.
Simple questions…
The Free version is now asking for a license. Why? And please dont tell me that maybe I downloaded another version as I've seen much of that. That is not the case
The download for AVG Free just about everywhere, gives you ZEN. Why?
If this download works here, then why not offer it this way in the first place?
been with avg for years.
i have 2 licences that are still valid but had to uninstall and re install due to a problem on pc now cant activate the licence due to the zen part of the program.
all i want to do is enter my activation code.
i have 60 days left, however i will use the 30 day trial version then buy a decent antivirus program and tune up without this zen rubish.
sad to see avg go so badly wrong
Help please! I recently updated to AVG Protection. Is there a way to uninstall Zen? I tried looking for the single product under avg homepage but it leads to CNET. CNET shows AVG Free but when i downloaded its AVG Protection): So im asking if theres a way to uninstall zen without uninstalling the whole program? or a single AVG Free download Thanks!
Hello Wj,
We understand your concern. However, after the recent update. There is no possiblity to install AVG free without Zen interface and it is installed along with Zen. You can post your feedback on AVG products from this link http://avgclick.me/AVGfeedback and it reaches the developer team and they will make sure to check this for you.
Thank you
Jarda,
We understand your concern, we apologize for the difficulties. Due to recent update with our AVG programs, we made this changes and sorry to inform you that it is not possible to install your AVG programs without AVG Zen interface for free and unlimited programs. It helps the user to view or manage all other devices. The possible option is that you could download http://www.avg.com/us-en/download your AVG Internet Security trial and AVG Antivirus Trial program without Zen interface. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello Lisa,
Please run the AVG remover tool : http://aa-download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_Remover.exe to completely uninstall your previous installation of AVG program with the Zen Interface from your PC.
Once uninstalled please use the following links to reinstall your AVG Free program without the AVG Zen Interface.
Please click on this link. http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/827218 to determine whether your OS is a 32-bit or 64-bit.
Once verified please use the following links to download appropriate installer file :
32- Bit : http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/AVG_Antivirus_Free_x86_694.exe
64- Bit : http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/AVG_Antivirus_Free_x64_693.exe
Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.
Thank you.
You are welcome, Ququhang. We appreciate your effort in trying to fix it. Merry Christmas!
Hi
I have removed the AVG with Zen via your removal tool and then downloaded the AVG 64-Bit AVG (all 255 mb of it) via supplied link…but when I double clicked to install I got this message: Unexpected Error Error Code: 0xe0010045…please advise!
thos of you at AVG…thank you I too tried to download AVG free and got Zen instead, I only need teh AV as I have many other tools that help keep my computer clean, thank you for eth removal tool and teh links to AVG free,
I've been an AVG user for many years and have never wanted a program like Zen gone from my computer so much. Its an annoyance! I've used the above links, the removal worked fine. I'm running a 64 bit and have noticed that once I've downloaded the appropriate link and click to install, it doesn't install at all! Its becoming a fact the Zen is being forced apon us whether we like it or not!
Estimated people of AVG Support:
As of today February 1 2016 I have tried every available link including those provided here in the previous posts. It looks that every one of them does install Zen. There is no one option of AVG Free without Zen now. Is that correct?
Thanks for your reply in advance.
Hello Four,
Please run the AVG remover tool : http://aa-download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_Remover.exe to completely uninstall your previous installation of AVG program with the Zen Interface from your PC.
Once uninstalled please use the following links to reinstall your AVG Free program without the AVG Zen Interface.
Please click on this link. http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/827218 to determine whether your OS is a 32-bit or 64-bit.
Once verified please use the following links to download appropriate installer file :
32- Bit : http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/AVG_Antivirus_Free_x86_694.exe
64- Bit : http://files-download.avg.com/inst/mp/AVG_Antivirus_Free_x64_693.exe
Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.
Thank you.
The zen feature is an annoyance and should NOT be forced on you (without having to find a special download which does NOT include it). MOST people do NOT want it. At the very least, if the programmers/designers had any sense, they would have a check-box option early on like they do with Email scanner, Web, etc. so 99% of us can NOT check that box.
If it ain't broke, don’t fix it guys. Just because it’s a new feature does not mean we want it. Keep making avoiding ZEN difficult (or at least an obstacle course of googling) then you will lose us to something else, perhaps Avast.
YOU CANNOT INSTALL AVG WITHOUT ZEN!!!
I have downloaded this on May and install today, it works. It's AVG 2016 free without Zen, before you install, you will need to chose "Basic protection", not "full protection" , then install
some avg technical people told me the link is not available, but it still can download, they also said even I have the installer, I will still install Zen, but now my avg 2016 free has no Zen, AVG , please check the link and check with your developer , AVG 2016 still has free edition without Zen!!
Hi i recently updated to AVG Protection. Is there a way to uninstall Zen? I tried looking for the single product under avg homepage but it leads to CNET. CNET shows AVG Free but when i downloaded its AVG Protection): So im asking if theres a way to uninstall zen without uninstalling the whole program? or a single AVG Free download Thanks!
Estimated people of AVG Support:
As of today February 1 2016 I have tried every available link including those provided here in the previous posts. It looks that every one of them does install Zen. There is no one option of AVG Free without Zen now. Is that correct?
Thanks for your reply in advance.