To access the Boot Manager of your system, please press the key combination Ctrl + F8 during the startup process. Select the desired Safe Mode to start your PC. Note With computers that start quickly or which are equipped with a fast SSD, it may be difficult to hit Ctrl + F8 at exactly the right time to catch […]
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How do I remove my Avira Antivirus password protection?
If the assigned Avira password is required for a product renewal or an update installation but has been forgotten, you’ll need to remove the password protection first to continue with the product renewal or update installation. Therefore, you have to start the computer in Safe Mode and perform changes in a certain Avira file. I. […]
Where can I set a password for my Avira Antivirus configuration?
Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the settings icon of the System protection. On the left-hand side of the panel, click General → Password. Set a password and confirm. Enable the desired password-protected areas. Click Apply and OK to save the configuration. Source : Official […]
Why can I no longer send emails if TLS for outgoing emails is activated? (Avira)
You may find that you can no longer send emails if you use an encrypted mail connection and you want to check it using Mail Protection. This is because the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption protocol is not yet supported by Mail Protection. Note If you turn off the scanning of outgoing emails in your Avira product […]
What does the error message “administration rights required” mean? (Avira)
You have received the error message “…administration rights required…” because your computer’s user account does not have sufficient rights to install new software. You will need to either log off and log on as the Administrator or set your current rights with Administrator privileges to allow the installation routine to run correctly. Most home computers’ […]
How do I repair a malware infected Windows system that blocks the Antivirus software? (Aviria)
If malware infected your operating system and specifically targeted Avira Antivirus to disable it, you will need to repair your operating system. Note First remove the malware from your system before proceeding with the repair of your operating system. I. Re-edit the Registry Windows 10: Right-click the Windows taskbar. Windows 8: Right-click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner. […]
Performing a virus cleanup (Avira)
It is recommended to perform a basic virus cleanup if you suspect a malicious software on your system, as well as strong interference by advertisements, or after a publication of detection of new malicious software. Note The scan may take several hours. Wait for the process to finish, and then restart the computer. 1. Disable […]
Where can I set the Avira Antivirus acoustic alert for detections?
Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the settings icon of the Real-time protection. On the left-hand side of the panel, click General → Warnings → Acoustic alerts. Configure the acoustic alerts as desired. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
How can I disable the Avira Antivirus acoustic alert?
Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Security in the left menu. Click the module Protection options. Click the gear icon of the System protection. Click General → Warnings → Acoustic alerts. Select the option No warning in the „Acoustic alert” area. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Set email alerts (Avira)
Avira Security can send messages via email. The messages can be triggered by various features like Real-time Protection. Note Please note that ESMTP is not supported. In addition, encrypted transfer via TLS (Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is currently not possible. Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. […]