Ayusin ang Avast na Hindi Nag-a-update ng Mga Kahulugan ng 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• Outdated Avast will cause the discussed problem.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.
• Lumang operating system ng 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.

Pamamaraan 1: I-restart ang 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 sarhan ang pagawaan the PC using the Power options and turn it on again after some time.

1. Mag-navigate sa Start menu.

2. Ngayon, piliin ang icon ng kapangyarihan sa kaliwang sulok sa ibaba ng screen.

3. Maraming mga pagpipilian tulad ng Matulog, Patayin, at restart ay ipapakita. Dito, mag-click sa 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. Mag-right click sa Avast Icon ng antivirus sa Desktop.

2. Ngayon, mag-click sa Mga Katangian.

3. Sa window ng Properties, lumipat sa Pagkakatugma Tab.

4. Here, check the box Patakbuhin ang program na ito bilang isang tagapangasiwa.

5. Panghuli, mag-click sa Mag-apply> OK upang i-save ang mga pagbabago.

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

Gayundin Basahin: Fix Virus Definition Failed in Avast Antivirus

Paraan 3: Baguhin ang Mga Setting ng Petsa at Oras

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. pindutin ang Mga susi ng Windows + I sabay buksan Mga Setting ng Windows.

2. Ngayon, piliin ang Oras at Wika setting na ito.

3. Next, in Petsa at oras tab, tiyakin ang dalawang halaga Itakda ang awtomatikong oras at Itakda ang awtomatikong time time naka-on ang mga opsyon.

4. Pagkatapos, mag-click sa I-sync ngayon 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. Pindutin ang Windows key at uri Avast Libreng Antivirus. Mag-click sa Pagbubukas mula sa resulta ng paghahanap.

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

3. Pagkatapos, piliin ang Setting mula sa listahan.

4. Ngayon, lumipat sa Mga update tab at mag-click sa Suriin ang Update button. Make sure you get the following messages.

• Napapanahon ang mga kahulugan ng virus
• 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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Paraan 5: Isara ang Mga Proseso sa 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. pindutin ang Windows key, type Serbisyo, at mag-click sa Patakbuhin bilang administrator.

2. Ngayon, mag-scroll pababa at mag-double click sa aswbIDSAgent serbisyo.

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

tandaan: Kung ang Katayuan ng serbisyo is Arestado, pagkatapos ay mag-click sa simula pindutan Kung ang Katayuan ng serbisyo is Tumatakbo, mag-click sa Itigil at Simulan itong muli.

4. When you start the service, you may face a 1079 error (or something similar to that). In this case, switch to the Mag-log sa tab, mag-click sa Ang account na ito radio button and select the Magtingin pagpipilian.

5. Nasa Ipasok ang pangalan ng bagay upang piliin field, type the username of your account.

6. Pagkatapos, mag-click sa Suriin ang Mga Pangalan option to authenticate the object name.

7. Ngayon, mag-click sa OK to save the changes and if you are prompted, type in your administrator account.

8. Mag-click sa Mag-apply> OK to save the changes and check if you were able to open Avast without any issues.

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Paraan 7: Patakbuhin ang 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.

Samakatuwid, pinapayuhan kang i-scan ang iyong computer gaya ng itinuro sa aming gabay Paano Ako Magpapatakbo ng Virus Scan sa aking Computer?

Also, if you want to remove malware from your computer, check our guide How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10.

Paraan 8: I-update ang 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.

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.

Paraan 9: Baguhin ang Mga Setting ng Windows Defender Firewall

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.

Pagpipilian II: Huwag paganahin ang Firewall (Hindi Inirerekomenda)

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.

Pagpipilian III: Gumawa ng Bagong Panuntunan sa Firewall

1. Pumunta sa Menu ng paghahanap at uri Windows Defender Firewall na may Advanced na Seguridad. Pagkatapos, mag-click sa Patakbuhin bilang administrator.

2. Ngayon, sa kaliwang pane, mag-click sa Mga Panuntunan sa Dumarating gaya ng inilalarawan.

3. Pagkatapos, sa kanang pane, mag-click sa Bagong panuntunan... tulad ng ipinakita.

4. Ngayon, tiyaking pipiliin mo ang Programa opsyon sa ilalim Anong uri ng panuntunan ang gusto mong gawin? menu at mag-click sa Susunod> tulad ng ipinakita.

5. Pagkatapos, i-click ang Mag-browse ... button na naaayon sa Ang landas ng programang ito: tulad ng ipinakita.

6. Pagkatapos, mag-navigate sa C:Program Files (x86)Avast landas at i-double click sa setup file. Then, click on Pagbubukas button.

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

7. Pagkatapos, mag-click sa Susunod> nasa Bagong Inbound Rule Wizard window tulad ng ipinapakita.

8. Ngayon, piliin ang radio button sa tabi Payagan ang koneksyon at mag-click sa Susunod> gaya ng inilalarawan.

9. Siguraduhin Domain, Pribado, at Pampubliko ang mga kahon ay pinili at mag-click sa Susunod> tulad ng ipinakita.

10. Panghuli, magdagdag ng pangalan sa iyong bagong panuntunan at mag-click sa Tapusin.

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. Ilunsad Avast Antivirus and navigate to Menu> Mga setting gaya ng ginawa mo kanina.

2. Susunod, lumipat sa Troubleshooting Tab.

3. Dito, mag-click sa App ng Pag-aayos in the right pane. Wait until the repairing process is complete. This might take a while.

tandaan: 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. Uri Magdagdag o alisin ang mga programa nasa Paghahanap sa Windows box. Launch it from the search result, as shown.

2. Sa Hanapin ang listahang ito bar, uri Avast.

3. Pagkatapos, mag-click sa Avast at pagkatapos, Baguhin.

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

4. Mag-click sa Pagkukumpuni 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.

tandaan: 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. Ilunsad Avast at mag-click sa menu option at the top right corner of the screen.

2. Ngayon, piliin ang Setting mula sa listahan ng drop-down.

3. Pagkatapos, mag-navigate sa Pangkalahatan tab and then select click on Troubleshooting pagpipilian.

4. Pagkatapos, piliin ang I-reset sa Default button.

5. If you are prompted, click on Oo 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.

pagbisita Avast official uninstaller site, at pagkatapos, mag-click sa avastclear.exe to get the Avast Uninstall Utility, as shown below.

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

1. Uri Windows pagsasaayos ng system in the Windows search bar. Then, click on Configuration System upang ilunsad ito.

2. Lumipat sa bangka tab in the window that opens.

3. Susunod, piliin ang Ligtas na bangka under Boot options and then, click on OK, tulad ng ipinakita sa ibaba.

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 na-download mo dati.

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

7. Ngayon, mag-click sa I-uninstall.

8. After Avast has been uninstalled, restart Windows sa Normal Mode.

9. Visit this official Avast link at pagkatapos ay mag-click sa MAG-DOWNLOAD NG LIBRENG PROTEKSYON to download the latest Avast Antivirus application, as shown below.

10. Once the file is downloaded, do to Aking mga download, i-double click sa 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 Makipag-ugnayan sa amin button.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why does my Avast not updating virus definitions?

Ans. Kung mayroon man 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. Ilang 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. Para maging eksakto, 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.

Inirerekomenda:

Umaasa kami na ang gabay na ito ay nakatulong at magagawa mo 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.