Virus Definitions update issue

Viruses and worms
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For the past 3 days when Avast tries to update I am getting an error stating that the virus definition update has failed. I have tried manual update as well with same error. Everything is currently set for automatic

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  • Which avast!..?? (Free/Pro/IS)
  • Which version…??
  • OS…?? (32/64 Bit…? - which SP…?)
  • Other security related software installed…??
3

Im using pro. Windows 7, 64 bit, no other security software, my update section through the program states i have program version 7.0.1466. My definitions version is stuck at 120827-0. Everytime it tries to update it fails

4

Repair avast!:

  1. Control Panel → Add/Remove programs → avast!
  2. Click on ‘Repair’.
  3. Follow instructions.
  4. Reboot.
5

done and fixed! thank you

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You’re welcome.