From may 2015, the avast update and secur line stipped working. I tried accessing the avast website it would not work, then i ised a vpn and it worked. It turns out china probably blocked it. So whenever i tried to update it even from the control pannel it would give a message saying that there was a problem updating.
Today i tried uninstalling and reinstalling avast pro, the message popped up saying: there was an error while completing the setup process. With or without the vpn, the same thing happens.
Any solutions
Hi jodkey
Yes, China is blocking Avast, and they are trying to find a solution.
As you are still finding ways to circumvent the blockade, try this :
Download the Avast! Uninstall Utility to your desktop.
Download the correct full installer version of Avast!
Avast! Free
Avast! Pro
Avast! Internet Security
Avast! Premier
Download Virus defenitions https://www.avast.com/en-eu/download-thank-you.php?product=VPS9&locale=en-eu
Disconnect from the internet.
( Uninstall Avast! via control panel )
Run the Uninstall Utility and accept the reboot to safe mode.
Once complete reboot your system.
Reinstall Avast!
Reboot.
Install Virus defenitions.
I hope this helps
Greetz, Red.
Oh, and you know how to set a proxie in Avast ? Go to :
Avast - Settings - Update - Proxie settings
Greetz, Red.