Do you mean to say you can download any file you want from any site you want, except the avg setup file (with me it's called avg_free_stb_eu_2011_1392_free.exe, but that might be version and language dependent) from http://free.avg.com ?
Or are there any other files on any other site that you can't download either?
The easy workaround: download it on another PC to your USB-stick and install from there on this PC.
Kees
i was advised to take off virgin security and use avg instead but having tried all morning using c.net and avg home to download..nothings happening.various forums seem to think there might be a problem with virgin but i dont really understand what or why.I have no other security at the moment so please tell what the problem is.im using a dell inspiron lap top with windows 7 with a virgin modem thanks

Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic