AVG wont update, bin file missing?

Question

AVG wont update, bin file missing?

Answer 1

Per the AVG Forum:



UPDATE .BIN error information... Aug 16th 2008

Posted by: rdsok - Moderator (IP Logged)

Date: August 17, 2008 12:07AM



Currently the update for AVG Free v8 is corrupted... you will have to wait for AVG Technologies to address the issue with the update.



Reporting the issue again by other users here will not do any good util it is resolved.



The updates that your AVG currently have will still provide the protection it is setup to detect. In otherwords, just getting this update will not make your AVG Free ineffective and as soon as AVG Tech resolves the issue you will be able to update to the current virus definitions at that time.



So in short... please do not post to report the issue, its already known. Also please be patient until AVG Technologies can address the issue.





Also... for those user that did report the issue... thanks for the info.



==========



I hope this helps. Just wait until the next update and it should be taken care of.

Answer 2

Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK

Answer 3

Same thing happened to me. It seems to be a problem with a recent download from AVG (August 16). Being the weekend no one from AVG free is around to respond. I would avoid using system restore, at this point. That would just generate new updates and probably throw your system back to where it is now, bin file missing. Limit browsing to known good web sites till the problem is fixed.

Answer 4

I think the AVG 8 Free Edition has a problem. I encountered the same problem a few hours ago, i tried to restore, no use. Then uninstalled and installed the program, still the same problem. I'm afraid we'll have to wait producers to solve it.

Answer 5

Someone else posted this...

IT WORKS!!!!



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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



That's it. Should be fixed.

Answer 6

Thanks intc_esc



Your manual instructions worked perfectly.



Eduard

Answer 7

intc_escapee has the correct answer!

Answer 8

I just did what Satch wrote. Now it works. Thanks Satch!



"Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"

Answer 9

this is because the link for the official download update is broken, go at http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-update and download all the files to your computer, open AVG Anti-virus Free, click on Tools menu and then "update from directory...", point wherever you have saved the files that you dowloaded and it will update successfuly

Answer 10

yes Kahlil make a new folder called AVG. nice one intc_esc

Answer 11

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/u7iavi1616oo.bin - 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 12

Hey, Don't worry about anything, I just have the same problem. All AVG users are. It's just kind of like a bug, or the update is missing some files. The best recommended thing I suggest you should do is nothing. You might mess up AVG, and waste your time. They will probably update this soon. Your Antivirus and Spyware protection and all those stuff will still be working properly, so you shouldn't worry. The bad thing is you will have the ! on your grayish AVG icon. If you do not trust me you can search 'bin file missing' on Yahoo! Answers. You can see a list of questions exactly like yours posted somewhere 6 hrs, 7 hrs, 5 hrs ago, or somewhere today. It is just a false update made by grisoft. Just be patient and it'll be updated, and everything will be working properly again. Good Luck! Kevin Don't worry!

Answer 13

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Answer 14

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Answer 15

Hey,



Don't worry about anything, I just have the same problem. All AVG users are. It's just kind of like a bug, or the update is missing some files. The best recommended thing I suggest you should do is nothing. You might mess up AVG, and waste your time. They will probably update this soon. Your Antivirus and Spyware protection and all those stuff will still be working properly, so you shouldn't worry. The bad thing is you will have the ! on your grayish AVG icon. If you do not trust me you can search 'bin file missing' on Yahoo! Answers. You can see a list of questions exactly like yours posted somewhere 6 hrs, 7 hrs, 5 hrs ago, or somewhere today. It is just a false update made by grisoft. Just be patient and it'll be updated, and everything will be working properly again.



Good Luck!

Kevin



Don't worry!

Answer 16

1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK



DOES NOT WORK. It just gets the error message to go, but the problem is still there because when it auto updates, the same .bin problem comes up.



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 dowloaded 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



by intc originally will update your definitions to the latest. I am not sure about fixing the .bin problem, but your definition will be the latest, and the .bin message will not be there.

Answer 17

My AVG 8 looked fine until I just did a routine update prior to full scan.

Says .bin file missing! and at the top it says YOUR COMPUTER MAY NOT BE PROTECTED.

Same thought as others, wait a bit, and see if AVG addresses it, Could not find update elsewhere, but I updated yesterday no problem, so I should not be far out anyway. Although I did just remove SpywareBot, major security risk, found by Ad Aware.

Answer 18

As intc_escapee posted will solve the problem, I just performed this without any problems. There is no need to download another tool until AVG fixes the problem because the version of AVG that you currently are using will still work it just wont be current on the update if you do not use the suggested actions that intc_escapee posted.

Answer 19

What Snatch suggested doesn't really help at all, it just stops AVG from showing the error message. You're still as protected or unprotected as before. And as soon as the automatic update kicks in the error will reappear.



Do what others suggested:

Go to http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-update

Download both the AVI and IAVI

In AVG: Tools -> Update from directory

Choose the directory where you downloaded the files to



AVG will update correctly and you will be up-to-date. So this is a real solution to the problem not just hiding the error message.

Answer 20

I have the same problem. AVG looked fine and then the icon went dark. When I tried to update manually I received the missing .bin file notice. I then tried to update on my wife's computer and received the same message. Looks like it's AVG with the problem. Think it's time to wait and see.

Answer 21

Don't panic...it's a problem at AVG's end. It will update as normal when AVG resolve the problem. Uninstalling/Reinstalling won't solve anything as you will still be trying to update the missing bin file from their site.

Answer 22

I also found the same problem, for who persons use the same AVG Anti-virus Free Edition 8.0 may try to shut down or restart your PC just a moment and later look at the errror message : A .bin file is missing will show out or not ! Anyone got solution.

Answer 23

I have the same problem. So I deinstalled the AVG 8.0 free version and installed it again. I restored the system (Vista) to 5 days ago when it all worked well. No effect. Still the same warning: bin.file is missing - update failed. So I hope that with a new update the problem will be solved.

Answer 24

This is an old problem. It occurs when you have deleted a file somewhere. Uninstalling the old version does not clear out all related files so installing new version does not install all required files as it recognises the files left on the computer. You have to go in and manually delete these old files. The AVG site used to have a method of how to do this but at present cant find it

Answer 25

Do what is says below. Go to the avg site and manually download the files the update from the directory. Has just worked for me

Answer 26

Go to grisoft.com and click on the support tab then the download tab in the new screen. Manually download AVI: 270.6.4 and IAVI: / 1616. Open up AVG and click tools and choose update from directory... Select the folder where you saved the .bin files you just downloaded and click ok. It should update with those and then you can do automatic update for the rest.

Answer 27

Same problem! Uninstalled and reinstalled and half way thru the update it stops and says "connection to update server failed" I've been using this Free version with NO problems up until now. What's going on with AVG?

Answer 28

I'm having the same problem. I checked other sites and it seems people around the globe are having the same problem. Some were recommending doing a system restore and reinstall AVG. That WON'T work, so save yourself the time.

Seems to be an issue with the last update. I should be fixed by AVG soon

http://www.shareapic.net/ref.php?owner=jfrstore

Answer 29

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 dowloaded 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



That's it. Should be fixed.

Answer 30

Thank you to b_o_w13 for the following response:



Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"



IT WORKED PERFECTLY!!!

Answer 31

I has similar problem .bin file missing ,try downloading a another antivirus ,computer crashed and when restored back the other anitivirus was deleted and AVG appered from no were when it was unistalled ,if u go to avg site the free version has become a 30 day trail version ,avg screwing up i guess

Answer 32

I am haveing the same problem as a lot of people with the BIN FILE MISSING error mine just started today seems like a lot of people are reporting this, which makes me believe it is an AVG software problem

Answer 33

Just do this:





1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"



It works!!

Answer 34

I had the same problem but got it to work.



Step one: fire up AVG and click on Update Now.

Step two: when the list of updates is shown in the popup window, click on the link to tell you more. This will take you to a list of the updates you're trying to, well, update.

Step three: click on and save to your computer the all updates except the last one - http://downloadfree.avg.com/update/u7iavi1616oo.bin - because it isn't there.

Step four: cancel the update.

Step five: instead click on Tools->Update from Directory and browse to wherever you downloaded the file.



It should work from there.



HTH,



John Anderson

Soaring Penguin Ltd.



PS. Tell your friend



he got it!!!!

Answer 35

What is the original install direstory and what do I click to find it?



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK

Answer 36

I had this same problem!

Do what "Satch" suggested.

It works!





"Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"

THANKS!

Answer 37

I have the problem too today. I tryed a few times and it say bin file missing. I think AVG store it in the bin.

Answer 38

This worked great. Thanks



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK

Answer 39

Bow I300 has the perfect solution to the bin missing file from avg antivirus! Perfect Bowie, david? LOL. I just have done what it was written. Open the console, tools, then update from directory, my pc, local disk c, avg8 finalle hit ok! The archive is already there, the machine can´t find it! Good luck for everyone!

Answer 40

I tried and it's confirmed!

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

2) make a directory (for instance: on your desktop called AVG)

3) download AVI: 270.6.4

4) download IAVI: 1616

5) move the dowloaded files to the directory you just made

6) launch AVG

7) select tools -> update from directory you made

8) select the directory where you put the downloads

and that's it!

Answer 41

I noticed, of course, that I wasn't the only one with the issue...so that's good, because now we all know that we don't have a virus.



I found information from AVG's website. It's located in the "Free Forum" page:



http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?12,142806,backpage=,sv=



Copy & Paste this link in your browser & you'll see that everything's ok. AVG is working on the problem, and we're ALL still protected.



No need to perform a system restore. We just need to be patient.



:)

Answer 42

1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK

This work with no need to reload simple quick easy

Answer 43

Sounds as though this is a problem with AVG. It will probably be fixed on Monday, 8/18/08. I am also having the same problem. We still are protected from incoming virus.

Answer 44

****** THANK YOU, SATCH!!!! ********

Your simple procedure fixed the AVG missing bin file issue after MUCH searching, system-restoring, uninstalling & reinstalling AVG... Satch's instructions are:



Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK

Answer 45

I just did what Satch wrote. Now it works. Thanks Satch!

Worked perfectly and easily!



"Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"

Answer 46

Listen up guys. This is a global problem. Nothing like a Free antivirus program, so don't expect technical support. These guys at AVG are still asleep and haven't woken up to the new week this Sunday morning. They will surely discover their very serious problem and fix it. Relax and have a cup of coffee.



-private senior software engineer

Answer 47

As from the looks from yahoo answers this is a problem on AVG's end and i recommend downloading avast antivirus temporarly until avg's next update which may or may not fix the problem.

Answer 48

satch`s method is the quickest and most effective



. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK





why waste your time any further??

Answer 49

what the others people are saying works... but i do believe that the servers of AVG are having some problems since it says that "Connection Interrupted. The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading." when i try to go to their website. >_> but luckily i was able to access the page containing the updates...



i still cant access avg's sites >_> any ideas?

Answer 50

well i'm relieved to see i'm not the only one experiencing this problem...i uninstalled a version 7 and reinstalled the newer version 8 to see if that would help but both are giving the .bin file error...i also tried the "tools/update from directory" someone suggested and that didn't work either...ugh

Answer 51

i tried following the link, but in the avg website it says that the requested page was not found. I'm able to see other links of the avg website except those two. Any suggestions??

Answer 52

It worked i followed Int_esc steps

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 dowloaded 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



That's it. Should be fixed.

Answer 53

Hello, its bcoz avg's server cannot automatically download the bin files. to download it manually, go to http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-update and download all 4 files abt 52MB and put them in a file named avg. then open the avg program and go to tools menu and select update from directory, then browse for your file, update and the next updates will be fine.

Answer 54

Try this

1. Right click on the AVG icon in tray (bottom right of your screen) its probably showing an exclamation mark!

2. click on update

3. Done!

4. Go pour yourself a drink and relax. :-)

(Worked for me so they must have fixed the error)

Answer 55

I've had the same issue of course. I tried to reinstall but now it won't install updates and with new one they are way out of date. I installed avast (free home version). I don't like it as much but till they fix avg8 it will have to do. Good Luck All.

Answer 56

I agree with some of the netizens here that its an update issue from the AVG server and not the end user side.

Answer 57

I think everyone using AVG Free 8 who tried to update today is having this problem. Don't re-install or your database will be extremely out of date. Hopefully they fix it - soon.

Answer 58

Thank SeN. Problem solved. Satch's solution only eliminated error message, but AVG still not truly updated

Answer 59

As suggested if you save the updates then install from your hard drive it works fine. Problem solved no need to wait and worry. The links and files have been posted already.

Answer 60

hey i had the same problem heres what u do:

http://free.avg.com/ww.download-update<-----go here

then download all updates with todays date

put them in a folder (on desktop its quicker to find :] )

then go to main options(double-click on the 4 colored box on the toolbar)

then go to tools and update from the directory

it should be fixed now i think the problem was from the file being to large this happened to me before on avg 7 free.

Answer 61

I did the steps outlined below and was successful.



Thanks to ... intc_escapee



1) go to

http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-update

2) make a directory on your desktop called AVG

3) download AVI: 270.6.4

4) download IAVI: / 1616

5) move the dowloaded 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

Answer 62

int c solution is the way out. AVG have fixed it. Those files are from AVG website.

Nice one Int c

Answer 63

intc_escapee has the "working" answer.



For those who have concerns about the AVG page saying what it says about manually updating, once you have followed the steps intc_escapee stated, just run the updater again (the automatic one). You'll see no issues...



Well Done intc_escapee

Answer 64

Download AVG 7.5 free edition for now they're

probably updating 8.0 or a virus got into it. It updates. Do it manualy on startup if it doesn't.

Answer 65

I have just completed what b_o_w_13... wrote. after three hours of getting pissed off, this fix took less than five minutes.



Just follow the instructions - completely idiot proof;

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"Actually if you do the following it gets AVG running normally again without having to download anything...



1. Open AVG user interface

2. Select tools > update from directory

3. Navigate to the original install directory (typically c:/program files/AVG/AVG8) and hit OK"

Answer 66

Thanks very much, intc_esc... , I tried to reinstall the whole thing and of course I needed even more updates after that, and had the same problem, so please those who don't know yet, DON'T reinstall AVG, go check intc_esc...'s message (it's been repeated by others, you can't miss it), it WORKS! :0)

Answer 67

^Thanks this works !!



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 dowloaded 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



That's it. Should be fixed.

Answer 68

I have the same problem! I had AVG on my other computer for years and years and NEVER had any problems, not even with virus'. Now I have Vista... is that the problem???

Answer 69

Hi, i agree with weblar, intc_esc is correct, i just done this as well and now AVG is working fine, cheers.

Answer 70

I have similar problem - bin file is missing. Probably bad update, lat's wait...

Answer 71

I think everone using AVG is having this problem. Do a search on yahoo answers and you'll see :(

Answer 72

Thanks.....intc_escapee

I was follow intc_escapee suggestion, now my AVG is worked fine.

Answer 73

Thanks for the tips, worked in a wonderful way here (I had to install AVG again, but... Oh well, my bad - I should do some research before un-istall the damn thing :P!)!

Answer 74

same here, experience the same issue. I uninstall and then re-downloaded the avg 8.0 again and re-installed it, and the same issue occurs.

Answer 75

okay so here is my question to add :

i JUST downloaded the new 8.0, it uninstalled my AVG 7.0 obviously. obviously i have no previous updates : will what has been posted work for me?

Answer 76

same problem here have tried re-installing a clean application but just get the same error message. lets wait and hope

Answer 77

It worked but for some reason the Resident Shield is not active any explanations?

Answer 78

What intc_esc suggested works. BTW...if your Resident Shield is in red and says it's not up to date, just do a reboot after what intc_esc suggest and it will go green and be up to date.

Answer 79

I just did what b_o_w_l3... wrote ..





It works fine ..



And downloading and updating manually from www.grisoft.com also works ..



I dont know which one of them is the best option but both of em work fine ..





GOOD LUCK !!

Answer 80

I just used intc_ecs's suggestion above - IT WORKED FINE, and now my AVG is working fine again.



Thanks, intc_esc!!

Answer 81

dont do anything drastic llike system restore or wateva

AVG is aware of this problem n is fixing it - read the the msg at this forum:

http://freeforum.avg.com/read.php?12,142806,backpage=,sv=

just b patient n wait for them to fix it

Answer 82

Int_escape is right.. we will have to do the .bin updates manually from the site!!



thnks..

xx

Answer 83

Just listen to Int_esc. I followed his post and it fixed the problem. Thankz =)

Answer 84

I have just done a system restore and reinstalled AVG No joy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any more ideas?

Answer 85

I had the same prob and did what ' Bow 13 ' said below and it worked straight away.

Answer 86

time to switch to Antivir or Avast ! AVG is sinking...

Answer 87

pay attention folks intc_escapee has the answer, dead bang on, try it, it simple, its fast, it works. 5 minutes from now you'll be doin what you was goin to do an hour ago.

Answer 88

Same here I need a answer on what to do

Answer 89

I'm having the same problem. We'll have to wait and see.

Answer 90

u guys just have to "update from directory" to solve this problem. it works!

Answer 91

They have now fixed the problem.

If you have to download the installer, don't use their server, as it is swamped. Use their link to Download.com instead.

Rob

Answer 92

thank god im not the only one with this problem i dont understand cause this morning it was working fine but now its freaking out lol

Answer 93

i have a question when you say may a directory in desktop u mean make a folder?

Answer 94

int_esc.



Its written over there that this action is not for Free users

wont it make a difference or harm...settings

Answer 95

D MAN!!! or WOMAN!!!! Excellent intc_escapee.s tips sure did it.



Thank GOD and our Lord Jesus for smartees like u.

Answer 96

Thanks intc_escapee , I have updated AVG 8.0 and virus protection is running normal.

Answer 97

i Did what satch said. it works fine now give him best answer XD

Answer 98

Yea guys, listen to what Satch did, it fixes everything

I just did it then, and now, it's fine and running perfectly! Thanks Satch^^ xD

Answer 99

how does one do a system restore? I have the same problem.

Answer 100

Thanks intc_esc He totally had the right answer. i have been dealing with this for like 2 hours and I am so glad it is FINALLY fixed!

Answer 101

Definitly follow intc_esc instructions that he posted. I had the problem fixed in 2 minutes. Thanks alot

Answer 102

I want to ask the same question as the op.

Answer 103

intc_escapee GOT IT RIGHT, Thank you very much, hey this guy knows his stuff.

Answer 104

intc_esc is right , his solution worked perfectly

Answer 105

Satch's answer is easy and quick. Solve the problem is oh - 2 seconds. Thanks.

Answer 106

yeah what intc_escapee said

Answer 107

It is a known issue with AVG, Please do System Restore and then install AVG.

Answer 108

I've tried what b_o_w13 did, and updates works properly. Thanks!

Answer 109

intc_escapee is correct thank you so much!

Answer 110

Satch and CCbooboo are correct, simple, just updated, running fine. thanks

Answer 111

I registered just to thank intc_escapee,

It works.

You da man!



Thanks mate

Answer 112

I just used intc_ecs's suggestion above and it works great! Thanks for the advise ;-)

Answer 113

same here

Answer 114

Thanks for the info, it works great and i don't know what i'm doing! lol

Answer 115

Wa hey and well done intc_esc - thanks for a working solution!

Answer 116

I did what bow_l_300 suggested and got mine working, thanks a lot.

Answer 117

I used the advice from intc_esc and it worked. Thanks

Answer 118

I also did what Satch recommended and it worked! Thanks Satch!

Answer 119

Thanks, intc_esc!! try the answer provided by intc_esc, it worked for me

Answer 120

wat satch sed was good all done and wi automatic update all is now protected .... try it xxx

Answer 121

I used the intc_esc suggestion and it worked!!!

thanks a lot!! ^_^

Answer 122

Thanks Satch, that was hassle-free and worked fine!

Answer 123

intc_esc's answer is PERFECT! Everyone do this! Thanks so much intc_esc!

Answer 124

Thanks, intc_esc!!

Worked perfectly