Avira AntiVir: Connection error - you can do that

In order to use the antivirus program, you have to activate Avira via the Internet. If you receive a connection error, you can often correct it using the Internet settings. Here we show you how to do this.

Avira Antivirus: connection error when activating - what to do?

For security, the software must be activated via the activation server. If a connection error occurs, proceed as follows:

1. First switch to the "Control Panel" of your PC.
2. Here you have to open the "Internet options" via "Network and Internet".
3. Click on the "Advanced" tab and scroll down to the bottom.
4. Activate the settings "Use TLS 1.0", "Use TLS 1.1" and "Use TLS 1.2". Save with "OK".
5. The error should no longer occur when reinstalling.

Other solutions: Avira AntiVir connection error

• This error can also occur if you have installed and activated another anti-virus program or firewall in addition to Avira. Uninstall all firewalls and antivirus tools that run parallel to Avira.
• If you cannot solve the problem in this way, it can also help if you completely uninstall Avira and set it up again.

This practical tip is based on Avira AntiVirus 2016 under Windows 7. We will tell you in the next practical tip what may be the reason why no updates are possible with Avira.