Avast free - Updating

[Wittmann]

I seem to remember that Avast automatically updated, but now it is not doing so.

I have checked “Automatic update” in the Settings, but am having to manually update.
What does “enable streaming updates” mean ?

Comments please.

[Asyn]

• Which version of Avast Free…?
• OS…? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP/Build…?)
• Other security related software installed…?
• Which AV(s) did you use before Avast…?

[Pondus]

I have checked "Automatic update" in the Settings, [b]but am having to manually update[/b].

Do you mean program update / or VPS

What does "enable streaming updates" mean ?

[b]AVAST Software: Streaming updates for all with the new avast! 7[/b] https://press.avast.com/avast-software-streaming-updates-for-all-with-the-newa-avast-7

[Wittmann]

@Pondus post:3

I have checked "Automatic update" in the Settings, [b]but am having to manually update[/b].

Do you mean program update / or VPS

What does "enable streaming updates" mean ?

[b]AVAST Software: Streaming updates for all with the new avast! 7[/b] https://press.avast.com/avast-software-streaming-updates-for-all-with-the-newa-avast-7

Program and virus definitions updates
Avast free program version = 17.3.2291 (build 17.3.3443.0) release date 30/3/17
Virus definitions version = 170331-1 release date 31/3/17

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ? It was checked up to now.

[Asyn]

@wittmann44 post:4

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ?

Well, it depends on what you’re trying to achieve…!?

[Wittmann]

@Asyn post:5

@wittmann44 post:4

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ?

Well, it depends on what you’re trying to achieve…!?

Achieve ? I want the updates to be automatic like they have been for many months until recently.
In order to achieve that, do I or do I not check the “enable streaming updates” box ?

[Asyn]

Repair Avast:

1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → Avast
2. Click on ‘Repair’.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

[Wittmann]

@Asyn post:7

Repair Avast:

1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → Avast
2. Click on ‘Repair’.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do not have a “repair” only “remove” or “change”.

[Pondus]

Avast Antivirus: Repairing and resetting Avast Antivirus via the Windows Control Panel
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204#artTitle

[Asyn]

1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed Avast versions…!!)
3. Reinstall Avast with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.

[DavidR]

@wittmann44 post:8

@Asyn post:7

Repair Avast:

1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → Avast
2. Click on ‘Repair’.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do not have a “repair” only “remove” or “change”.

Is this a multi option single button (as used in old OS versions) ?
Using/selecting the Change option will display another window that should have Repair on that.

[Pondus]

[b]I have now unchecked[/b] the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ? It was checked up to now.

I assume checked means enabled / ON so you dont want stream updates? it means you recive updates evry 5-15 minutes Program updates are spread over weeks to ease server load

[Wittmann]

@DavidR post:11

@wittmann44 post:8

@Asyn post:7

Repair Avast:

1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → Avast
2. Click on ‘Repair’.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do not have a “repair” only “remove” or “change”.

Thank you so much David for your help. Yes, when I clicked “change” the Avast screen came up and “repair” was on it. I clicked “repair” and it went through like a dream. Seems all OK and fully updated. We will see now if it automatically updates. I have checked the “enable streaming updates”.

Is this a multi option single button (as used in old OS versions) ?
Using/selecting the Change option will display another window that should have Repair on that.

[Asyn]

OK, report back.

[Wittmann]

@Asyn post:14

OK, report back.

I will certainly let you know if my updating resume on automatic. It may take a while, but you deserve to know. Thanks.

[Asyn]

@wittmann44 post:15

@Asyn post:14

OK, report back.

I will certainly let you know if my updating resume on automatic. It may take a while, but you deserve to know. Thanks.

You’re welcome.

[DavidR]

@wittmann44 post:13

@DavidR post:11

@wittmann44 post:8

@Asyn post:7

Repair Avast:

1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → Avast
2. Click on ‘Repair’.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do not have a “repair” only “remove” or “change”.

Is this a multi option single button (as used in old OS versions) ?
Using/selecting the Change option will display another window that should have Repair on that.

Thank you so much David for your help. Yes, when I clicked “change” the Avast screen came up and “repair” was on it. I clicked “repair” and it went through like a dream. Seems all OK and fully updated. We will see now if it automatically updates. I have checked the “enable streaming updates”.

You’re welcome.

[system]

Also for me seems Avast not update the program by himself.
When I open Avast it tell me there are an update to do.
See: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=199843.0

but here has says is all normal. I do not know.

[DavidR]

@peopleinside post:18

Also for me seems Avast not update the program by himself.
When I open Avast it tell me there are an update to do.
See: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=199843.0

but here has says is all normal. I do not know.

Please stick with your own topic https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=199843.0 and not post in multiple topics.

Posting in your topic has the function of:

1. Bringing it to the top of the chronological order.
2. It also sends notifications to those who have posted in that topic, that there are new posts.
3. It keeps all of the information in one place.

You should have got one such notification as I have posted in your own topic.

[Wittmann]

I promised to report back and here it is.

As of 4/4 my Avast is up-to-date on virus definitions and program. I have not done any updating so it must now be automatic and working normal.

I would like to particularly thank Asyn for the suggestion made to “repair” the program. I am absolutely certain this cured the problem.

But thanks to you all for your generous replies to my post.