I use Avast free edition 4.6 build 4.6.654 Apr2005. I think thats the latest build ? on windows xp sp2 professional. I have kept the update to Auto. Once, the virus definitions were updated and i got a message and a notification saying “Virus definitions have been updated.” Immediately after that i got a red notification popup saying “Your Virus definitions are out of date - 0518-2 Please update.” I click on the message, and after checking it says “VPS Already up to date.” The same happened for VPS 0518-3. Also, i get a red windows security center message saying “Avast antivirus reports that its virus definitions are out of date”…
I checked on the web site, and indeed, the latest VPS is 0518-3. Please tell me how to remedy the problem.
My PC Is a PIII 550mhz with 256mb ram, an always on cable net connection.
The system clock, right now is properly set – but sometime ago, it was messed up, due to my cmos battery dying. Is there anyway to solve it now ? or do i remove and put avast back → this would be hell, as my net connection is very slow.
I do recommend you change the battery to avoid more problems…
Sure. You try to repair your installation:
Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > avast! antivirus > Remove
Then choose Repair function in the popup window (Repair).
You must be connected to the internet while repairing.
Thank you. I have changed the battery already. I will try repairing today evening. Does repairing mean that i will lose all my program and virus database updates ?
Cant i just “remove” a “file” through avast identifies VPS as being out of date ? then it can create the file again and check with the serve, or something??