Avast Update 

How to Update Avast Antivirus?

Avast makes use of a database which is called the virus definition to detect the malware and the other threats on the computer. The Avast updates are done on a periodical basis, where it is automatically downloaded and updated. This will automatically notify you when an update is available. You can also manually update the Avast application by simply right-clicking the Avast icon the PC and choose Update Program. This will begin to check for updates automatically if not click the Check for Updates option.

• First, begin by downloading the new version offline Avast Antivirus Update files from the manufacturer’s site.
• Make sure to download the product that you are using by default.
• Now, proceed with the installation process.
• Open the downloaded file on the hard drive and begin with the installation process.
• On the initial screen, click the Install option with the default settings.
• For an Advanced user, click the Customize option and choose the required components to install.
• The update process is done automatically, wait for the process to complete.
• Once the Avast Update process is complete, make sure to restart the computer.

How to Update Avast Antivirus on Windows 7?

Perform the following steps to update Avast Antivirus in Windows 7.

• First, right-click the Avast Antivirus on the right corner of the Taskbar.
• Next, choose update and then click Engine and Virus definitions from the menu that is displayed.
• Now, wait for the update to get complete.
• Once the update is finished, click the OK button to exit the program.

Why Avast Update not Working?

• Try using the Avast Setup wizard to fix the issue. Check if you are logged in as the administrator into your Windows.
• Click the Start button, go to the Apps and Features option, and select Avast Antivirus Update. Choose the Uninstall option.
• Click Yes on the User Account Control dialog box if asked for permissions.
• When the Avast Antivirus Setup wizard appears, click Repair. When the process completes, click the Done tab. Check if the issue has been resolved.

How to Update Avast Internet Security Virus Definition?

To update the Avast Internet Security Virus Definition, proceed with the steps below.

• First, launch the Avast Internet Security program and then click the Menu option.
• Now, choose the Settings option from the Menu.
• Make sure that the General icon is chosen from the left pane, and then click the Update option.
• Under the Virus Definitions section, click the More Options and then select the preferred option such as Automatic update, Ask when an update is available, Manual update, Enable streaming update.
• Once the update type is selected, the update will be done automatically according to the preference.

How to Stop Avast from Updating? 

Perform the steps below to stop Avast Antivirus from updating.

• First, double-click the Avast icon in the Windows system tray to Launch the Avast program.
• Or else click Start button on the Windows main screen and then select All Programs Avast.
• Next, click the Settings option and then select Tools Software Updater Customize.
• Now, untick the Notifications enabled the option and make sure to confirm this action by clicking the OK button.
• The Software updater pop-up notifications will not appear anywhere.
• You can also turn off the Avast Software Update feature.
• First, launch the Avast program by double-clicking the Avast icon or click the Start buttonAll Programs Avast.
• Click the Settings option and then select the Tools option.
• Navigate to the Software Updater option and slide the toggle button to turn off and confirm the action by clicking the OK button.
• The Avast Update button is now disabled.