Avast: Disable automatic updates
You can deactivate this function so that Avast does not automatically install updates in the background. Our instructions will help you with this.
Avast: Disable automatic updates
You should only deactivate the updates if you regularly carry them out manually. Thousands of new viruses are spread every day, from which you are only protected with the latest updates.
- Start Avast and open the "Settings" at the bottom left of the window.
- Then select the "Update" category on the left.
- You will find the "Settings" under "Virus definition" and "Program".
- Here you can activate the "Manual update". Click the "OK" button to save your settings.
- Note: If you are only annoyed by the messages about the updates, you can turn them off under "Details".
We will show you how to block a website with Avast in the next practical tip.