Ranje Avast pa mete ajou definisyon viris yo

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• Outdated Avast will cause the discussed problem.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.
• Demode sistèm operasyon Windows.
• 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.

Metòd 1: Rekòmanse PC

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 fèmen the PC using the Power options and turn it on again after some time.

NAN. Navige nan meni Start.

2. Koulye a, chwazi icon pouvwa nan kwen gòch anba ekran an.

3. Plizyè opsyon tankou Dòmi, Fèmen, epi Rekòmanse pral parèt. Isit la, klike sou Rekòmanse.

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. Dwa-klike sou Avast Icon antivirus on the Desktop.

2. Koulye a, klike sou Pwopriyete.

3. Nan fenèt la Pwopriyete, chanje a Konpatibilite tab.

4. Here, check the box Kouri pwogram sa a kòm yon administratè.

5. Finalman, klike sou Aplike> OK pou konsève pou chanjman sa yo.

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

Epitou Li: Fix Virus Definition Failed in Avast Antivirus

Metòd 3: Chanje Dat ak Tan Anviwònman

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. Peze la Windows + I kle ansanm pou ouvri Anviwònman Windows.

2. Koulye a, chwazi Tan & Lang anviwònman.

3. Next, in Dat ak lè tab, asire de valè yo Mete tan an otomatikman ak Mete zòn tan an otomatikman opsyon yo aktive.

4. Lè sa a, klike sou Senkro kounye a 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. Frape a Windows kle ak kalite Avast Free Antivirus. Klike sou louvri soti nan rezilta rechèch la.

2. ale nan Menu icon from the top right corner of the Avast user interface.

3. Lè sa a, chwazi Anviwònman soti nan lis la.

4. Koulye a, chanje a Mete ajou tab epi klike sou Tcheke pou Mizajou 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.

Epitou Li: How to Fix Avast Update Stuck on Windows 10

Metòd 5: Fèmen pwosesis background

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. Peze la Windows klekalite Sèvis, epi klike sou Kouri kòm administratè.

2. Koulye a, desann ak doub-klike sou aswbIDSAgent sèvis.

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

Remak: Si la Sèvis estati is Sispann, Lè sa a, klike sou la Kòmanse bouton. Si la Sèvis estati is kouri, klike sou Sispann epi kòmanse li ankò.

4. When you start the service, you may face a 1079 error (or something similar to that). In this case, switch to the Konekte tab, klike sou la Kont sa a radio button and select the Browse opsyon.

5. Nan Mete non objè a pou chwazi field, type the username of your account.

6. Lè sa a, klike sou Tcheke Non option to authenticate the object name.

7. Koulye a, klike sou OK to save the changes and if you are prompted, type in your administrator account.

8. Klike sou Aplike> OK to save the changes and check if you were able to open Avast without any issues.

Epitou Li: Ki jan yo retire Avast nan Windows 10

Metòd 7: Kouri eskanè viris

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.

Pakonsekan, yo konseye w tcheke òdinatè w lan jan sa enstwi nan gid nou an Kouman pou mwen kouri yon eskanè viris sou òdinatè mwen an?

Epitou, si ou vle retire malveyan nan òdinatè w lan, tcheke gid nou Ki jan yo retire malveyan nan PC ou nan Windows 10.

Metòd 8: Mete ajou Windows

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.

Pakonsekan, asire w si ou mete ajou sistèm operasyon Windows ou a epi si nenpòt mizajou annatant nan aksyon, sèvi ak gid nou an Ki jan yo telechaje ak enstale Windows 10 Dènye Mizajou.

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

Metòd 9: Modifye Anviwònman Firewall Windows Defender

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.

Opsyon II: Enfim Firewall (Pa Rekòmande)

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.

Opsyon III: Kreye Nouvo Règ nan Firewall

1. ale nan Search meni ak kalite Windows Defender Firewall ak Sekirite Avanse. Lè sa a, klike sou Kouri kòm administratè.

2. Koulye a, nan fenèt gòch la, klike sou Règ entrant jan sa montre.

3. Lè sa a, nan fenèt dwat la, klike sou Nouvo règ... jan yo montre sa.

4. Koulye a, asire w ou chwazi a Pwogram opsyon anba Ki kalite règ ou ta renmen kreye? meni epi klike sou Next> jan yo montre sa.

5. Lè sa a, klike sou la Browse ... bouton ki koresponn ak Chemen pwogram sa a: jan yo montre sa.

6. Lè sa a, navige nan C:Program Files (x86)Avast chemen epi double-klike sou konfigirasyon file. Then, click on louvri bouton.

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

7. Lè sa a, klike sou Pwochen> nan Nouvo Sòsye Règ Anthrax fenèt jan yo montre.

8. Koulye a, chwazi bouton radyo akote Pèmèt koneksyon an , epi klike sou Pwochen> jan sa montre.

9. Asire w Domèn, Prive, ak Piblik bwat yo chwazi epi klike sou Pwochen> jan yo montre sa.

10. Finalman, ajoute yon non nan nouvo règ ou a epi klike sou Fini.

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. Lanse Avast Antivirus and navigate to Menu> Anviwònman menm jan ou te fè pi bonè.

2. Apre sa, chanje a Depanaj tab.

3. Isit la, klike sou Reparasyon App in the right pane. Wait until the repairing process is complete. This might take a while.

Remak: 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. Kalite Ajoute oswa retire pwogram yo nan Windows rechèch box. Launch it from the search result, as shown.

2. Nan Chèche lis sa a ba, kalite Avast.

3. Lè sa a, klike sou Avast e lè sa a, Modifye.

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

4. Klike sou Reparasyon 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.

Remak: 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. Lanse Avast , epi klike sou Menu option at the top right corner of the screen.

2. Koulye a, chwazi Anviwònman soti nan lis la drop-down.

3. Lè sa a, navige nan jeneral tab and then select click on Depanaj opsyon.

4. Lè sa a, chwazi Reyajiste Default bouton.

5. If you are prompted, click on Wi 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.

Vizite 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. Kalite Windows konfigirasyon sistèm lan in the Windows search bar. Then, click on Sistèm nou konte genyen lanse li.

2. Chanje nan la Bòt tab in the window that opens.

3. Apre sa, chwazi Safe bòt under Boot options and then, click on OK, jan yo montre anba a.

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 you previously downloaded.

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

7. Koulye a, klike sou Enstriksyon.

8. After Avast has been uninstalled, Rekòmanse Windows in Nòmal Mode.

9. Visit this official Avast link ak Lè sa a, klike sou TELECHARGE PWOTEKSYON GRATIS to download the latest Avast Antivirus application, as shown below.

10. Once the file is downloaded, do to My downloads, double-klike sou la 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.

Epitou Li: Ki jan yo dezenstale McAfee LiveSafe nan Windows 10

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 Kontakte Nou bouton.

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.

Kesyon yo poze souvan (Kesyon yo mande anpil)

Q1. Why does my Avast not updating virus definitions?

Ans. Si genyen 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. Kèk 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. Pou pi presi, 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.

Rekòmande:

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