Avira error: no updates possible - what to do?
If no updates are possible with Avira, this can have several reasons. We show you how to secure your PC again.
Avira update not possible - that helps
If an update is installed that requires a restart, a specific file is not removed after the restart. This blocks further updates. How to fix the error:
- Open Avira and select the "Configuration" under "Tools".
- Click on the "General" category on the left and select "Security".
- Deactivate the option "Protect files and registry entries against manipulation" and confirm the process with the "Apply" button.
- Now press the [Windows] and [E] keys simultaneously so that the Explorer opens.
- Navigate here to the path "C: \ ProgramData \ Avira \ AntiVir Desktop \ CONFIG \".
- Delete the "RebootPending.txt" file there, activate the option in Avira again and carry out the update again.
"No updates possible" - wait or uninstall
- In many cases this is just a temporary error. Just wait until the next day and carry out a manual update if necessary. We show you how this works in this practical tip.
- If the problem is still not resolved, uninstall Avira and reinstall it. To ensure that all files are really removed, follow the instructions in the practical tip "Uninstall Avira".
In the next practical tip, we will show you the best tips for configuring Avira AntiVir.