Popravite, da Avast ne posodablja definicij virusov

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• Outdated Avast will cause the discussed problem.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.
• Zastarel operacijski sistem 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.

Metoda 1: Znova zaženite računalnik

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

1. Pojdite do Start.

2. Zdaj izberite ikono napajanja v spodnjem levem kotu zaslona.

3. Več možnosti, kot je Sleep, Zaustavitein Restart bo prikazano. Tukaj kliknite Restart.

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. Z desno miškino tipko kliknite avast Protivirusna ikona on the Desktop.

2. Zdaj pa kliknite Nepremičnine.

3. V oknu Lastnosti preklopite na združljivost tab.

4. Tukaj potrdite polje Zaženi ta program kot skrbnik.

5. Na koncu kliknite Uporabi> V redu Da shranite spremembe.

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

Preberite tudi: Fix Virus Definition Failed in Avast Antivirus

3. način: Spremenite nastavitve datuma in časa

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. Pritisnite Tipke Windows + I skupaj odpreti Nastavitve sistema Windows.

2. Zdaj izberite Čas in jezik nastavitev.

3. Naprej, v Datum čas zagotovite dve vrednosti Čas nastavite samodejno in Samodejno nastavite časovni pas možnosti so vklopljene.

4. Nato kliknite Sinhronizirajte zdaj 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. Pritisnite tipko Windows tipka in tip Avast Free Antivirus. Kliknite na Odprto iz rezultata iskanja.

2. Pojdi do Meni icon from the top right corner of the Avast user interface.

3. Nato izberite Nastavitve s seznama.

4. Zdaj preklopite na Nadgradnja kartico in kliknite na Preveri posodobitve button. Make sure you get the following messages.

• Definicije virusov so posodobljene
• Avast Free Antivirus is up to date

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

Preberite tudi: Kako popraviti zataknjeno posodobitev Avast v sistemu Windows 10

5. način: Zaprite procese v ozadju

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. Pritisnite Windows tipka, tip Storitvein kliknite na Zaženi kot skrbnik.

2. Zdaj se pomaknite navzdol in dvokliknite aswbIDSAgent storitev.

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

Opomba: Če Stanje storitve is Ustavljen, nato kliknite na Začetek . Če je Stanje storitve is Tek, kliknite na stop in zaženite znova.

4. When you start the service, you may face a 1079 error (or something similar to that). In this case, switch to the Prijava Na jeziček, kliknite na Ta račun radio button and select the Brskanje možnost.

5. V Ljubljani Vnesite ime predmeta, izberite field, type the username of your account.

6. Nato kliknite Preverite imena option to authenticate the object name.

7. Zdaj pa kliknite OK to save the changes and if you are prompted, type in your administrator account.

8. Kliknite na Uporabi> V redu to save the changes and check if you were able to open Avast without any issues.

Preberite tudi: Kako odstraniti Avast iz sistema Windows 10

7. način: Zaženite iskanje virusov

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.

Zato vam svetujemo, da pregledate svoj računalnik, kot je opisano v našem priročniku Kako v svojem računalniku zaženem pregled virusov?

Če želite odstraniti zlonamerno programsko opremo iz računalnika, si oglejte tudi naš vodnik Kako odstraniti zlonamerno programsko opremo iz računalnika v sistemu Windows 10.

8. način: Posodobite 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.

Zato se prepričajte, ali ste posodobili svoj operacijski sistem Windows in če so v teku kakršne koli posodobitve, uporabite naš vodnik Kako prenesti in namestiti najnovejšo posodobitev sistema Windows 10

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

9. način: Spremenite nastavitve požarnega zidu 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.

Možnost II: Onemogoči požarni zid (ni priporočljivo)

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.

Možnost III: ustvarite novo pravilo v požarnem zidu

1. Pojdi do Meni za iskanje in tip Požarni zid Windows Defender z napredno varnostjo. Nato kliknite Zaženi kot skrbnik.

2. Zdaj v levem podoknu kliknite na Vstopna pravila kot je prikazano.

3. Nato v desnem podoknu kliknite na Novo pravilo… kot je prikazano.

4. Zdaj se prepričajte, da ste izbrali Program možnost pod Kakšno vrsto pravila želite ustvariti? in kliknite Naprej> kot je prikazano.

5. Nato kliknite Prebrskaj ... gumb, ki ustreza Ta programska pot: kot je prikazano.

6. Nato se pomaknite do C:Program Files (x86)Avast pot in dvokliknite nastavitev file. Then, click on Odprto gumb.

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

7. Nato kliknite Naprej> v Čarovnik za novo vhodno pravilo okno, kot je prikazano.

8. Zdaj izberite izbirni gumb poleg Dovoli povezavo in kliknite na Naprej> kot je prikazano.

9. Prepričajte se Domena, zasebno in javno polja so izbrana in kliknite na Naprej> kot je prikazano.

10. Nazadnje dodajte ime svojemu novemu pravilu in kliknite na Konec.

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. Kosilo avast Antivirus and navigate to Meni> Nastavitve kot si naredil prej.

2. Nato preklopite na Odpravljanje težav tab.

3. Tukaj kliknite na Aplikacija za popravilo in the right pane. Wait until the repairing process is complete. This might take a while.

Opomba: 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. Tip Dodajte ali odstranite programe v Windows iskanje box. Launch it from the search result, as shown.

2. v Išči po tem seznamu vrstica, tip avast.

3. Nato kliknite avast in potem, spreminjanje.

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

4. Kliknite na popravilo 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.

Opomba: 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. Kosilo avast in kliknite na Meni option at the top right corner of the screen.

2. Zdaj izberite Nastavitve s spustnega seznama.

3. Nato se pomaknite do splošno tab and then select click on Odpravljanje težav možnost.

4. Nato izberite Ponastavi na privzeto gumb.

5. If you are prompted, click on Da 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.

obisk Avast official uninstaller sitein nato kliknite na avastclear.exe to get the Avast Uninstall Utility, as shown below.

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

1. Tip Windows konfiguracija sistema in the Windows search bar. Then, click on Konfiguracija sistema za začetek.

2. Preklopite na Boot tab in the window that opens.

3. Nato izberite Varno boot under Boot options and then, click on OK, kot je prikazano spodaj.

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 ste že prenesli.

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

7. Zdaj pa kliknite Odstrani.

8. After Avast has been uninstalled, Restart Okna v Normalni način.

9. Visit this official Avast link in nato kliknite na PRENOSI BREZPLAČNO ZAŠČITO to download the latest Avast Antivirus application, as shown below.

10. Once the file is downloaded, do to Moji prenosi, dvokliknite na 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.

Preberite tudi: Kako odstraniti McAfee LiveSafe v sistemu 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. Zdaj se pomaknite navzdol po zaslonu in kliknite Pomoč strankam gumb.

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.

Pogosto zastavljena vprašanja (FAQ)

Q1. Why does my Avast not updating virus definitions?

Ans. Če obstajajo 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. Malo 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. Če sem bolj natančen, 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.

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Upamo, da je bil ta vodnik koristen in da bi vam lahko 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.