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How to update Avast Program Versions and Virus Definitions

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We all analyze the antivirus performance with its ability and efficiency to detect and delete the viruses. You can identify the better and effective antivirus on the basis of its database of virus definitions it has. Due to this
database, the program detects the threats, so it becomes necessary to keep updating the software. For scanning and removing the different kinds of bugs and viruses, users are required to upgrade the antivirus to the latest version and make other important improvements.
 

How to update antivirus software manually?

Below are the steps of updating the antivirus-

  • Manually Updating Virus Definitions and Engine

The engine is the main element of the program which scans the system for new threats keeping in mind the Virus Definitions.

Procedure for advancing the database:

  • In the system tray, right click on the Avast icon. Choose Update> Engine and virus definitions for launching the updating process of virus database.
     
  • On next screen, you can see the entire process of VPS update.
     
  • After the process finishes the next screen will display a confirmation message. Press OK for closing the results.

b. Manually updating the program

For updating the program, please the follow the below instructions:

  • This step is actually similar to the step of like updating Engine and Virus Definitions. From the system tray right click Avast icon> Update> Program.
     
  • Next, you will see and update window displaying the process of the programs and you have to wait till the process finishes.
     
  • You will see a confirmation message when the process gets done. For closing the update of the software click OK. You will be asked to restart the system after confirming the update process finishes. For restarting the computer system click Restart Now. Your database advancing process will be completed.
     

Avast Support will help in updating the database With our technical support believe in offering a workable solution within an affordable price. The experts can be contacted via Avast Support Canada Number 1-844-888-3870 and we follow a policy of achieving customer satisfaction while tackling any issue with antivirus.