Help - Avast + Meltdown/Spectre Windows Update

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi I have been looking through the forums, but did not find a satisfying answer to my problem:

I have three computers and on all of them I have Windows 10 installed and Avast. Avast is updated to the newest version, including the emergency patch. The registry key exists on all of the computers, therefore I figured that the emergency patch was installed correctly on all three.

Now, when I start the Windows Updater, on all of my computers there is still NO update from Microsoft available regarding Meltdown/Spectre. Using the tools provided, it tells me that I would need the update for all three of my computers.

Why am I still not seeing any Microsoft Updates? And why do I have the same problem on three computers with Avast? Is there any other way than deinstalling AVAST on all of them, installing the Windows Update and then re-installing AVAST? Because that would take me lots of time…

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If you use AMD, see: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=212691.msg1440520#msg1440520

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Nope, all three PCs have Intel processors.

Is there any solution to this problem?

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https://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pin/1304/security-software/spectre-meltdown-cpu-checker

try this tool.

also try the ms update troubleshooter if this does not solve the problem.

Meltdown security patch was release days ago. Spectre patch will arrive soon but i dunno if MS will be the one releasing the patch so should visit the Intel website for updates.

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[b]That tool isn’t safe and will disable your ability to receive the required update.

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Which MS KBxxxxx is for Windows 7?
I would know if I already have the patch but from the MS describtions this is not clear

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use caution when installing the update - https://www.myce.com/news/intels-patches-meltdown-spectre-buggy-cause-reboot-issues-83425/

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Are you using an Intel or AMD chip ???

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I have Intel chip

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This link is dead.
I just need to know the KBxxxxx number for the patch

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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4073757/protect-your-windows-devices-against-spectre-meltdown
Scroll down till you see your version of Windows.

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ill contact ashampoo and its customers that the tool isnt safe thanks bob