update error: failed to read from ini file

[wdunwoody]

I am having a virus definition update problem in Windows 7 Pro. I've read a number of similar topics and suggested solutions... When I go to control panel and try to "repair" Avast Free, the repair fails and the log shows this entry:

2019-05-03 02:04:08.059Warningini_access[1424,1048]failed to read from ini file C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\burger_client.ini

There is no sign of a "burger_client.ini" file on my computer.

Ideas? I am trying to avoid a complete uninstall and re-installation.
 

[bob3160]

A clean install isn't really that earth shattering.

If your Avast settings are not the default settings and you want them restored after the Clean Install, follow this before removing Avast.
https://goo.gl/TXjM7h
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf
If you need additional help with the Clean Install, watch this:
https://youtu.be/p-h3myRD51A

[DavidR]

In the C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\ folder I don't see a "burger_client.ini" file either, there are two burger_client sub-folders but no "burger_client.ini" file in there either.