Avast free - Updating

[Wittmann]

I seem to remember that Avast automatically updated, but now it is not doing so.

I have checked "Automatic update" in the Settings, but am having to manually update.
What does "enable streaming updates" mean ?

Comments please.

[Asyn]

- Which version of Avast Free..?
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
- Which AV(s) did you use before Avast..?

[Pondus]

I have checked "Automatic update" in the Settings, but am having to manually update.

Do you mean program update / or VPS

What does "enable streaming updates" mean ?

AVAST Software: Streaming updates for all with the new avast! 7
https://press.avast.com/avast-software-streaming-updates-for-all-with-the-newa-avast-7

[Wittmann]

I have checked "Automatic update" in the Settings, but am having to manually update.

Do you mean program update / or VPS

What does "enable streaming updates" mean ?

AVAST Software: Streaming updates for all with the new avast! 7
https://press.avast.com/avast-software-streaming-updates-for-all-with-the-newa-avast-7

Program and virus definitions updates
Avast free program version = 17.3.2291 (build 17.3.3443.0) release date 30/3/17
Virus definitions version = 170331-1 release date 31/3/17

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ? It was checked up to now.

[Asyn]

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ?

Well, it depends on what you're trying to achieve..!?

[Wittmann]

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ?

Well, it depends on what you're trying to achieve..!?

Achieve ? I  want the updates to be automatic like they have been for many months until recently.
In order to achieve that, do I or do I not check the "enable streaming updates" box ?

[Asyn]

Repair Avast:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

[Wittmann]

Repair Avast:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do  not have a "repair" only "remove" or "change".

[Pondus]

Avast Antivirus: Repairing and resetting Avast Antivirus via the Windows Control Panel
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204#artTitle

[Asyn]

1. Download Avast Free Antivirus: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
2. Follow instructions: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility (Run this tool for all prior installed Avast versions..!!)
3. Reinstall Avast with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.

[DavidR]

Repair Avast:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do  not have a "repair" only "remove" or "change".

Is this a multi option single button (as used in old OS versions) ?
Using/selecting the Change option will display another window that should have Repair on that.

[Pondus]

I have now unchecked the streaming updates box, have I done wrong ? It was checked up to now.

I assume checked means enabled / ON
so you dont want stream updates? it means you recive updates evry 5-15 minutes
Program updates are spread over weeks to ease server load

[Wittmann]

Repair Avast:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.

I do  not have a "repair" only "remove" or "change".

Thank you so much David for your help. Yes, when I clicked "change" the Avast screen came up and "repair" was on it. I clicked "repair" and it went through like a dream. Seems all OK  and fully updated. We will see now if it automatically updates. I have checked the "enable streaming updates".

Is this a multi option single button (as used in old OS versions) ?
Using/selecting the Change option will display another window that should have Repair on that.

[Asyn]

OK, report back.

[Wittmann]

OK, report back.

I will certainly let you know if my updating resume on automatic. It may take a while, but you deserve to know. Thanks.