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Offline EmoHobo

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Avast is searching for an update forever and I can't restart my computer.
« on: February 20, 2019, 01:13:58 AM »
AvEmUpdate.exe is always running
instup.exe is always running
sbr.exe is always running (which is why I can't restart)

Is there any way to force Avast to stop looking for an update?
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Re: Avast is searching for an update forever and I can't restart my computer.
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2019, 05:37:14 AM »
Repair Avast:
1. Avast GUI -> Settings -> Troubleshooting
2. Click on 'REPAIR APP'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.
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