Based on version 3.2.0.11 of the Squid proxy server, it is not possible to perform an Avira Update. This happens only if the proxy server is explicitly deposited within the Avira configuration or Avira determines the proxy server by default. The reason for this is a fix for a “Bypass of browser same-origin access control […]
“Malware remains malware, and we want our users to feel safe,” says Tjark Auerbach, founder of Avira. At Avira we are dedicated and committed to keeping our customers’ computer systems free from malicious software. As well as its numerous predecessors, we also detect the current Trojan that is widely known in the media as the […]
Some Avira updates require a system restart, to reload drivers or the shell extension. Without a restart, Avira only offers limited protection. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
If you use a slow internet connection, make sure that no other program is using the connection. In the case of Avira Free Antivirus, the update servers may be overloaded sometimes. Please wait one day and try again to update your Avira product. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
We recently revised our product line, providing more features and upgraded performance. Your old 1-PC license was limited to use on 1 computer. Your new 1-user license allows you to use it on 5 multi-platform devices. This also includes versions for Macs and iOS devices as well as Android smartphones and tablets. Source : Official […]
Avira Free Antivirus is free of charge for home users, so it is available only for private, non-commercial use. Unlike Avira Antivirus Pro, it does not include email protection (Mail Protection) or internet protection (Web Protection). With Avira Web Protection you can browse with complete confidence because we block malicious websites, drive-by downloads, and hijack […]
The new threats that emerge daily on the internet demand a lot from your virus protection when scanning, detecting, and blocking malware. With cloud scanning, we move your PC security to the Avira Protection Cloud and free your system’s resources for work, web, communication, and games. Your system protection is therefore at the “highest level” […]
To take a screenshot of your Windows 10 device you can use either the common Microsoft “Snipping Tool” or the successor “Snip & Sketch”. Snipping Tool 1. Type Snipping Tool in the lower search bar next to the Windows logo and open the app. 2. Click New. The entire screen fades slightly. 3. Select with the mouse the […]
Avira lets you submit suspicious files and URLs via the official website. Please update your Antivirus before sending a suspicious file to Avira. In doing so, you avoid sending malware which is already included in the latest detection list. Go to our Avira web form and select the object you want to upload (files or URLs). Fill […]
If you do not see all files and folders on your system, it is because your system hides them by default. To ensure that all files and folders are displayed by the system, you have to enable the option “Show hidden files and folders” in the Windows Control Panel. Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 […]