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    Avira not updating

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by arjunned, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. arjunned

    arjunned Notebook Deity

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    i jus installed avira v8 but wen i click on update nothing happens... i've gone to this site and applied the reg entry coz others seem to have faced this problem too, but still it dosen't update.. any help pls?
     
    arjunned, Apr 15, 2008
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  2. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try removing the program, clean the registry, and re-installing it.

    I had a problem with the ver. 7 when I first installed it and after I did this, it worked.

    Version 8 has not been a problem.

    Also, check the configuration link at the top of the main screen and check update and make sure that you have update configured correctly for your Internet connection.
     
    Jakpro, Apr 15, 2008
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  3. arjunned

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    ya did all that.. dosen't work... config's all fine too... this is weird.. i'v never had a problem wid avira! :(
     
    arjunned, Apr 15, 2008
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  4. jin07

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    Your firewall isn't blocking it right?
     
    jin07, Apr 15, 2008
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  5. arjunned

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    nope!... :)
    hmm i guess i'm going back to avast for the time being.. :(
     
    arjunned, Apr 15, 2008
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    i'm having this problem as well. I updated to 8 last night, and now when I try to update it doesn't work.
     
    jd1010, Apr 15, 2008
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    I installed avira 8 last night and it updated right away.
    Guys again the free server is getting so busy today morning. Try updating in the night.
     
    coolguy, Apr 15, 2008
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  8. coolguy

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    The free server is so slow in the mornings (german time). Try updating in the nights (german time).
     
    coolguy, Apr 15, 2008
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  9. arjunned

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    no see.. the think is.. the update window dosen't even show!
     
    arjunned, Apr 15, 2008
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    my update window also doesn't show on windows 7, so i have to resort to manual updating. On my XP, it automatically updates fine.

    Could be a windows 7 issue.
     
    jdale, Feb 7, 2009
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    Are you running the beta Avira 9 meant for Windows 7? If not you should.
     
    Lakjin, Feb 7, 2009
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  12. arjunned

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    Have tried installing it in compatability mode in W7? maybe that would solve ur problem. Avira works perfectly fine for me on W7.

    Also, maybe try reinstalling Avira and during the setup process, select 'Complete Install' instead of "Custom Install'. When my update window didnt appear i used the custom install process. But after reinstall with "complete Install' selection, updates worked fine. I knw, its wierd, but jus give it a try and see. :)

    Cheers.
     
    arjunned, Feb 8, 2009
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  13. irvine25

    irvine25 Newbie

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    hey guys, do you think that Avira is really that effective as an anti virus? I mean, I have been using it for years, but now i shifted to Kaspersky, do you think that was a right move, replacing Avira that is?
     
    irvine25, Feb 8, 2009
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  14. Hiker

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    Free is good. Save your money and buy something else.
     
    Hiker, Feb 8, 2009
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