Fix Avast Teu Ngamutahirkeun Watesan Virus

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• Outdated Avast will cause the discussed problem.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.

Metoda 1: Balikan deui 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 Pareuman the PC using the Power options and turn it on again after some time.

1. Arahkeun ka menu mimitian.

2. Ayeuna, pilih ikon kakuatan di belah kénca juru handap layar.

3. Sababaraha pilihan kawas sare, Pareuman, sarta Uihan deui bakal dipintonkeun. Di dieu, klik dina Uihan deui.

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. Pencét-katuhu dina avast Ikon Antipirus on the Desktop.

2. Ayeuna, pencét dina pasipatan.

3. Dina jandéla Properties, pindah ka kasaluyuan tab.

4. Here, check the box Jalankeun program ieu salaku kuncén.

5. Tungtungna, klik dina Larapkeun> OKÉ pikeun ngahemat parobihan.

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

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Métode 3: Robah Setélan Tanggal sareng Waktos

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. Pencét Windows + I konci babarengan pikeun muka Setélan Windows.

2. Ayeuna, pilih Waktos & Bahasa setelan.

3. Next, in Tanggal & waktos tab, mastikeun dua nilai Nyetél waktos otomatis jeung Setel zona waktos sacara otomatis pilihan toggle on.

4. Lajeng, klik dina Nyingkronkeun ayeuna 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. Pencét éta Konci Windows jeung tipe Antipirus Gratis Avast. Klik kabuka tina hasil pamilarian.

2. buka menu icon from the top right corner of the Avast user interface.

3. Teras, pilih setélan tina daptar.

4. Ayeuna, pindah ka Update tab teras klik dina Pariksa keur Update button. Make sure you get the following messages.

• Watesan virus anu 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.

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Métode 5: Tutup Proses Latar

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. Pencét Konci Windows, jenis Services, teras klik Ngajalankeun sakumaha administrator.

2. Ayeuna, gulung ka handap tur ganda-klik on aswbIDSAgent jasa.

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

Catetan: Mun nu Status jasa is Dieureunkeun, Teras klik dina ngamimitian kancing. Upami éta Status jasa is ngajalankeun, Klik dina Eureun sareng Mimitian deui.

4. When you start the service, you may face a 1079 error (or something similar to that). In this case, switch to the Asup tab, klik dina Akun ieu radio button and select the Ngotéktak pilihan.

5. Dina Lebetkeun nami obyék pikeun milih field, type the username of your account.

6. Lajeng, klik dina Pariksa Ngaran option to authenticate the object name.

7. Ayeuna, pencét dina OK to save the changes and if you are prompted, type in your administrator account.

8. Klik Larapkeun> OKÉ to save the changes and check if you were able to open Avast without any issues.

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Métode 7: Jalankeun 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.

Lantaran kitu, anjeun disarankan pikeun nyeken komputer anjeun sakumaha anu diparentahkeun dina pituduh kami Kumaha cara kuring ngajalankeun Scan Virus dina Komputer kuring?

Ogé, upami anjeun hoyong ngahapus malware tina komputer anjeun, pariksa pituduh kami Kumaha Cabut Malware tina PC anjeun dina Windows 10.

Métode 8: Apdet 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.

Lantaran kitu, pastikeun upami anjeun parantos ngapdet Sistem Operasi Windows anjeun sareng upami aya apdet anu ditangguhkeun, paké pituduh kami Kumaha Ngundeur sareng Pasang Windows 10 Pembaruan Panganyarna

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

Métode 9: Robah Setélan 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.

Pilihan II: Nonaktipkeun Firewall (Teu Disarankeun)

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.

Pilihan III: Jieun Aturan Anyar dina Firewall

1. buka Ménu milarian jeung tipe Windows Defender Firewall sareng Advanced Security. Lajeng, klik dina Ngajalankeun sakumaha administrator.

2. Ayeuna, dina jandela kénca, klik dina Aturan Inbound sakumaha digambarkeun.

3. Saterusna, dina jandela katuhu, klik dina Aturan anyar… sakumaha anu dipidangkeun.

4. Ayeuna, pastikeun Anjeun milih nu program pilihan dina Jenis aturan naon anu anjeun hoyong jieun? ménu teras klik Teras> sakumaha anu dipidangkeun.

5. Lajeng, klik dina Ngotéktak… tombol pakait jeung Jalur program ieu: sakumaha anu dipidangkeun.

6. Lajeng, arahkeun ka C:Program Files (x86)Avast jalur sareng klik dua kali dina disetél file. Then, click on kabuka tombol.

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

7. Lajeng, klik dina salajengna> dina Wizard Aturan Inbound Anyar jandela sakumaha ditémbongkeun.

8. Ayeuna, pilih tombol radio gigireun Ngidinan sambungan teras klik dina salajengna> sakumaha digambarkeun.

9. Pastikeun Domain, Pribadi, sareng Umum kotak dipilih teras klik dina salajengna> sakumaha anu dipidangkeun.

10. Tungtungna, tambahkeun ngaran kana aturan anyar Anjeun teras klik dina ngabereskeun.

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. Ngajalankeun avast Antivirus and navigate to Menu> Setélan sakumaha anu anjeun lakukeun tadi.

2. Salajengna, pindah ka Pamérésan masalah tab.

3. Di dieu, klik dina Repair App in the right pane. Wait until the repairing process is complete. This might take a while.

Catetan: 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. ngetik Tambihkeun atanapi ngahapus program dina Pilarian Windows box. Launch it from the search result, as shown.

2. Di Pilarian daptar ieu palang, jinis avast.

3. Lajeng, klik dina avast teras salajengna, modipikasikeun.

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

4. Klik ngalereskeun 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.

Catetan: 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. Ngajalankeun avast teras klik dina menu option at the top right corner of the screen.

2. Ayeuna, pilih setélan tina daptar turun-handap.

3. Lajeng, arahkeun ka umum tab and then select click on Pamérésan masalah pilihan.

4. Teras, pilih Reset kana Lalai tombol.

5. If you are prompted, click on nuhun 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.

nganjang 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. ngetik Windows konfigurasi sistem in the Windows search bar. Then, click on sistim Konfigurasi pikeun ngjalankeun.

2. Pindah kana sapatu bot tab in the window that opens.

3. Teras, pilih Boot aman under Boot options and then, click on OK, sapertos anu dipidangkeun ieu di handap.

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 Anjeun samemehna diundeur.

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

7. Ayeuna, pencét dina uninstall.

8. After Avast has been uninstalled, Uihan deui Windows in Mode normal.

9. Visit this official Avast link lajeng klik UNDUH PERLINDUNGAN GRATIS to download the latest Avast Antivirus application, as shown below.

10. Once the file is downloaded, do to unduhan abdi, ganda-klik dina 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.

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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 Taros Kami tombol.

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.

Patarosan remen tanya (FAQs)

Q1. Why does my Avast not updating virus definitions?

Ans. Manawi aya 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. Sababaraha, 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. Janten langkung tepatna, 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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Kami ngarepkeun pituduh ieu mangpaat sareng anjeun tiasa 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.