Avira can no longer be activated - what to do?
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If you can no longer activate Avira, there can be several reasons. We show you some ways to solve the problem.
Avira can no longer be activated
If the umbrella in the taskbar is closed and Windows also reports the failure, Avira is deactivated.
- Activate: Right-click on the red Avira icon in the lower right of the taskbar. Select the "Activate real-time scanner" option here. If the screen opens in the symbol, everything should be fine.
- Updates: An update can also help to solve the problem. If you cannot download the Avira update, install it manually.
- Virus scan: A virus may also be responsible for deactivation. Since Avira is no longer working properly, try Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and / or Dr. Web CureIt. If the program does not find the malware, run the check in Windows Safe Mode.
- Installation: If none of this helped, you only have to completely uninstall Avira, followed by a new installation. To do this, follow the instructions in the next paragraph.
- Note: Just because the icon shows a closed umbrella does not necessarily mean that Avira is inactive. Small display errors arise especially after patches. Avira may run smoothly, even if the display says otherwise.
Reinstall Avira
Before you remove Avira, you should download the new installation file from the CHIP download area. Alternatively, after removal, you can also switch to another program such as avast Free Antivirus, AVG Anti-Virus Free, Comodo Internet Security or the BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition.
- First uninstall Avira using the Control Panel. If the program is removed, you should disconnect from the Internet for security reasons.
- Restart the computer and download the Avira RegCleaner. The tool finds and deletes all the remains of Avira. Then restart Windows again.
- Now you can install Avira or another anti-virus software.
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