Herstel Avast wat nie virusdefinisies opdateer nie

Avast is one of the most commonly used antivirus software available on the internet. It is known for the best protection service for all devices connected to the internet. Since it is free-to-use software, many people rely on this software for antivirus protection. Yet, like all apps and games, Avast is not without errors and problems. Many users report Avast not updating virus definitions issue which causes a major security breach on your PC. If you are also facing the same problem on your device, the troubleshooting methods discussed in this guide will help you fix the issue.

How to Fix Avast Not Updating Virus Definitions

Here are a few common reasons that cause Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions issues on your computer. Analyze them deeper so you will get an idea of how to resolve the same.

• Any temporary glitches in your PC that are preventing Avast from updating the software and its components.
• You are running Avast with administrative rights. This prevents a few features from being accessed on your computer.
• Outdated Avast will cause the discussed problem.
• Few essential services like the aswbIDSAgent are disabled on your computer.
• The Avast installed on your PC is corrupt or misconfigured.
• Your PC is infected with malware or virus.
• Some background tasks are interfering with your program.
• Outdated Windows operating system.
• Firewall is preventing Avast to open.
• Corrupt or incompatible installation files of Avast.
• Inappropriate date and time settings on your computer.

Now, move ahead to the next section to find the effective troubleshooting methods to fix Avast virus definitions won’t update issue.

Here are some effective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix Avast not updating virus definitions issue on your Windows 10 computer. Read them carefully before you implement them.

Metode 1: Herbegin rekenaar

Before trying all the listed advanced troubleshooting methods, you are advised to reboot your computer. When you restart your computer, the technical glitches that cause any challenging layouts will be resolved thereby helping you to fix Avast not updating virus definitions issue. You can also gesluit the PC using the Power options and turn it on again after some time.

1. Navigeer na start menu.

2. Kies nou krag-ikoon in die onderste linkerhoek van die skerm.

3. Verskeie opsies soos Slaap, Shut down, en herlaai sal vertoon word. Hier, klik op herlaai.

Once you have restarted your computer, check if you can open Avast without any issues.

Method 2: Run Avast with Admin Privilege

You need administrative privileges to access a few features and services in Avast. If you do not have the required administrative rights, you might face Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions issue. However, few users have suggested that the problem can be resolved when running the program as an administrator.

1. Regskliek op Avast Antivirus ikoon on the Desktop.

2. Klik nou op Eiendomme.

3. Skakel in die Eienskappe venster na die verenigbaarheid Tab.

4. Merk die blokkie hier Begin hierdie program as 'n administrateur.

5. Ten slotte, klik op Pas toe> OK Om die veranderinge te stoor.

Now, relaunch the program to see if Avast functions now without any problems.

Lees ook: Fix Virus Definition Failed in Avast Antivirus

Metode 3: Verander datum- en tydinstellings

Incorrect date and time settings in your computer may contribute to Avast not updating virus definitions issue on Windows PC. To sync the date, region, and time settings in your Windows 10 computer follow the below-listed instructions.

1. Druk die Windows + I sleutels saam om oop te maak Windows-instellings.

2. Kies nou Tyd en taal instelling.

3. Volgende, in Datum Tyd oortjie, verseker die twee waardes Stel die tyd outomaties in en Stel die tydsone outomaties in opsies is aangeskakel.

4. Klik dan op Sinkroniseer nou as highlighted above. Check if the Virus Definitions Update Failed issue is resolved or not.

Method 4: Update Avast Antivirus

If there are any bugs within Avast, you can fix them by updating the app. As mentioned earlier, Avast gets regular updates to fix all the errors and bugs. When these bugs and errors come to the developer’s eye, they release updates to fix them completely. Follow the below-mentioned steps to update Avast app to fix Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions issue.

1. Klik op die Windows sleutel en tik Avast Free Antivirus. Klik op Opening uit die soekresultaat.

2. Gaan na Spyskaart icon from the top right corner of the Avast user interface.

3. Kies dan Stellings uit die lys.

4. Skakel nou oor na Werk oortjie en klik op Kyk vir Update button. Make sure you get the following messages.

• Virus definitions are up to date
• Avast Free Antivirus is up to date

5. Once you have updated it, restart Avast and check if the issue has been solved.

Lees ook: Hoe om Avast-opdatering vas te maak op Windows 10

Metode 5: Maak agtergrondprosesse toe

If you are still worried about Avast not updating virus definitions issue, it can be resolved by closing all the background tasks running on your PC. Several background tasks on your PC will interfere with Avast, thereby preventing the app from being opened. Hence, close all the background tasks on your PC by following our guide How to End Task in Windows 10, and proceed as instructed.

Once you have closed all the background processes, check if you were able to work with Avast on your computer without any issues.

Method 6: Enable aswbIDSAgent Service Settings

Several users have reported that the bug causing Avast virus definitions won’t update issue can be fixed by making some changes in the aswbIDSAgent Service. This method is very easy and you can implement the same by following the below-mentioned steps.

1. Druk die Windows sleutel, tik Dienste, en klik op Begin as administrateur.

2. Nou, blaai af en dubbelklik op aswbIDSAgent diens.

3. Now, in the new pop-up window, change Opstartipe to Automatic, as depicted.

let wel: Indien die Diensstatus is gestop, en klik dan op die begin knoppie. As die Diensstatus is Running, kliek op Stop en begin dit weer.

4. When you start the service, you may face a 1079 error (or something similar to that). In this case, switch to the Meld aan oortjie, klik op die Hierdie rekening radioknoppie en kies die Kyk na opsie.

5. In die Voer die voorwerpnaam in om te kies field, type the username of your account.

6. Klik dan op Kontroleer Name option to authenticate the object name.

7. Klik nou op OK to save the changes and if you are prompted, type in your administrator account.

8. Kliek op Pas toe> OK to save the changes and check if you were able to open Avast without any issues.

Lees ook: Hoe om Avast van Windows 10 te verwyder

Method 7: Run Virus Scan

There are few circumstances where a virus or malware in your computer is taking over the control of Avast. Hence, you must check whether the third-party harmful viruses are interfering with Avast, causing Avast not updating virus definitions issue.

Several Microsoft experts suggest that scanning a PC will help you maintain your computer threat free. If there are any viruses or malware intrusions on your PC, you cannot use external and internal hardware devices.

Daarom word u aangeraai om u rekenaar te skandeer soos in ons gids aangedui Hoe kan ek 'n virusskandering op my rekenaar uitvoer?

As jy ook wanware van jou rekenaar wil verwyder, kyk na ons gids Hoe om wanware van jou rekenaar te verwyder in Windows 10.

Metode 8: Dateer Windows op

Also, if there are any bugs in your PC, they can only be fixed after a Windows update. Microsoft releases regular updates to fix all these bugs thereby troubleshooting Avast not updating virus definitions issues.

Hence, ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if any updates are pending in action, use our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update

After updating your Windows Operating System, check whether you can access your Avast without any issues.

Metode 9: Verander Windows Defender Firewall-instellings

Still, if you cannot fix Avast not updating virus definitions issue, this may be due to an over-reactive or over-protective firewall suite in your Windows 10 computer. This prevents the connection link between the app launcher and the server. So, to fix this problem, you can whitelist Avast in your Firewall settings or disable the problem temporarily.

Option I: Whitelist Avast Antivirus

To allow Avast in your Windows Defender Firewall, follow our guide Allow or Block Apps through the Windows Firewall and implement the steps as instructed.

Opsie II: Deaktiveer Firewall (nie aanbeveel nie)

You can also disable Windows Defender Firewall, and to do so, check our guide on How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall and follow as instructed.

Opsie III: Skep nuwe reël in Firewall

1. Gaan na Soek menu en tik Windows Defender Firewall met Gevorderde Sekuriteit. Klik dan op Begin as administrateur.

2. Nou, in die linker paneel, klik op Inkomende Reëls soos uitgebeeld.

3. Klik dan in die regter paneel op Nuwe reël... soos aangedui.

4. Maak nou seker jy kies die program opsie onder Watter tipe reël sal jy graag wil skep? kieslys en klik op Volgende> soos aangedui.

5. Klik dan op die Snuffel… knoppie wat ooreenstem met Hierdie programpad: soos aangedui.

6. Gaan dan na C:Program Files (x86)Avast pad en dubbelklik op setup file. Then, click on Opening knoppie.

let wel: This location may vary according to the directory from which you have installed Avast. Browser the location accordingly.

7. Klik dan op Volgende> in die Nuwe Inkomende Reël Wizard venster soos aangedui.

8. Kies nou die radioknoppie langsaan Laat die verbinding toe en klik op Volgende> soos uitgebeeld.

9. Maak seker Domein, privaat en publiek bokse word gekies en klik op Volgende> soos aangedui.

10. Voeg ten slotte 'n naam by jou nuwe reël en klik op Voltooi.

All done! Check if you can open Avast without any issues or not.

Method 10: Repair Avast Antivirus

If the above-listed solutions do not help you fix Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions issue, you can try repairing the app to fix all the harmful bugs within the app. This also fixes the corrupt installation files and even if this method fails to work, you can reinstall the app as instructed in the next method.

Option 1: Through Avast Antivirus Settings

1. Begin Avast Antivirus and navigate to Kieslys> Instellings soos jy vroeër gedoen het.

2. Volgende, skakel oor na Probleemoplossing Tab.

3. Hier, klik op Herstel App in the right pane. Wait until the repairing process is complete. This might take a while.

let wel: Avoid closing any windows or tabs during the repair process.

4. Once the repair is complete, reboot your PC. Check if the Avast virus definitions won’t update issue is fixed or not.

Option 2: Through Add or Remove Programs

1. tipe Voeg by of verwyder programme in die Windows soek box. Launch it from the search result, as shown.

2. In Soek hierdie lys balk, tik Avast.

3. Klik dan op Avast en dan, Verander.

let wel: The below image is depicted for reference. Follow the same for Avast.

4. Kliek op herstel in the Avast pop-up window and follow the on-screen instructions.

Wait for it to be repaired. Restart your Windows 10 PC and check if the issue is resolved or not.

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Method 11: Reset Avast Settings

You can reset Avast settings on your Windows 10 PC to fix Avast not updating virus definitions issue. This will resolve all the incorrect configuration settings without the app, helping you to resolve the problem at ease.

let wel: Resetting Avast will reset all the options and features of the app to their default values. You have to re-configure these options again once you open the app after the reset.

1. Begin Avast en klik op Spyskaart option at the top right corner of the screen.

2. Kies nou Stellings uit die aftreklys.

3. Gaan dan na algemene tab and then select click on Probleemoplossing opsie.

4. Kies dan Herstel tot standaard knoppie.

5. If you are prompted, click on Ja and proceed with the on-screen instructions. Check if you have fixed Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions issue or not.

Method 12: Reinstall Avast in Safe Mode

If repairing Avast, still does not solve Avast virus definitions won’t update issue, you may have to reinstall the app in safe mode to fix the same. When you clean install Avast, the faulty application along with cache files, and corrupt registries will be fixed.

Besoek Avast official uninstaller site, and then, click on avastclear.exe to get the Avast Uninstall Utility, as shown below.

Now you have to boot Windows in Safe Mode by following steps:

1. tipe Windows stelselkonfigurasie in the Windows search bar. Then, click on Stelselkonfigurasie om dit te begin.

2. Skakel oor na die Selflaai tab in the window that opens.

3. Kies dan Veilige selflaai under Boot options and then, click on OKsoos hieronder getoon.

4. Restart the computer and the computer will boot into Safe Mode.

5. Once Windows 10 is open in Safe Mode, click on downloaded Avast Uninstall Utility wat jy voorheen afgelaai het.

6. In the uninstall utility window, ensure that the correct folder containing the corrupt Avast program is selected.

7. Klik nou op Verwyder.

8. After Avast has been uninstalled, herlaai Windows in normale modus.

9. Visit this official Avast link en klik dan op LAAI GRATIS BESKERMING AF to download the latest Avast Antivirus application, as shown below.

10. Once the file is downloaded, do to My aflaaie, dubbelklik op die Setup file, and follow the on-screen instructions to install Avast.

Now when you launch the Avast program, you will not face Virus Definitions won’t update issue again.

Lees ook: Hoe om McAfee LiveSafe in Windows 10 te verwyder

Method 13: Contact Avast Support

If there are any major issues with Avast even after reinstalling the software, you can seek help from the Avast support site. This is a worth trying option to get rid of Avast not updating virus definitions issue. Follow the below-mentioned steps to contact the Avast support site.

1. Launch your favorite browser and visit the official Avast help center.

2. Now, scroll down the screen and click on Kontak Ons knoppie.

3. Then, report your issue by following the on-screen instructions, and now, you could connect to an Avast professional to fix Avast antivirus not updating virus definitions problem.

Kwelvrae (FAQs)

Q1. Why does my Avast not updating virus definitions?

Ans. As daar enige is incompatibility issues in your PC, your Avast will not update new settings. If your Avast does not update this feature for you, make sure you check your firewall settings or repair the software if necessary.

Q2. Does Avast cause problems with Windows 10?

Ans. In some circumstances, Avast might interfere with the pre-installed apps of your PC and causes Windows 10 to crash, freeze, consume more resources, display Blue Screen Error (BSOD), and a lot more. This might occur due to some incompatible programs you run manually or a few automatic services running in the background when you boot your Windows.

Q3. Why is my Avast browser not opening?

Ans. If the Avast browser does not open on your Windows 10 PC, it may be because it is outdated or not updated properly. paar corrupt files within the app also cause the problem. Browser cache, cookies, and corrupt data also prevent Avast from being opened in the browser.

Q4. Is Windows Defender better than Avast?

Ans. Om meer presies te wees, Avast is better than Windows Defender Firewall. Few reports say that the detection rate for Windows Defender Firewall was 99.5 % while Avast detected 100% of malware and viruses. Avast also comes with advanced features that are not in Windows Defender Firewall.

Aanbeveel:

Ons hoop dat hierdie gids nuttig was en jy kon fix Avast not updating virus definitions issue in your system. Let us know which method worked for you the best. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.