The package is broken

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Yesterday while my computer was in the process of starting up there was a power failure. I’m assuming that Avast was in the process of updating when that happened :frowning:
Since then I get a red alert that Avast hasn’t updated because the package is broken
I tried the avast repair option through the contol panel add/remove option but it didn’t help.

Is there any way of fixing this without me downloading a new avast and saving it somewhere, then completely uninstalling my old avast, then hitting run on my new avast? I’m a computer dunderhead and are reluctant to do that if there is some other solution.

Thanks for you help

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Since the repair failed, the only option is to remove avast and do a fresh install.
http://www.avast.com/nl-nl/uninstall-utility

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Before the uninstall, try this:

  • Manual update of VPS, often resolves the package is broken notice - avast! Virus Definitions Update - Manual Download VPS Update (virus definitions, vpsupd.exe, approx 103 MB). - Save the file to your hard disk, locate where you saved it and double click it and that should carry out the virus definitions update.
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DavidR was the working solution! Just upgrading manually! Many thanks! :wink:

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You’re welcome.