Avira Servers not Updating!

torres-no-tan-magnifico · 18. Oct 2009, 02:10 PM

Has anyone else had problems with the lack of updates from Avira?

Last update was 14th Oct

and it's now the 18th Oct and still nothing!

I am loathe to uninstall the software as so far its done an excellent job but if things don't improve very soon then I feel I will have no real alternative.

Some feedback on this annoying issue would be very much welcomed.

Torresmagnifico

MidnightCowboy · 18. Oct 2009, 02:52 PM

The Avira forum is also full of update issues again. My advice is to dump it. This issue has gone on long enough and surely a vendor with the status of Avira should have sorted a solution by now. The only time I've seen this sort of unresolved situation in businesses previously is just before they were taken over by another company. I hasten to add that this is pure speculation on my part and probably meaningless in this case but I'm struggling to understand why this has remained unfixed for so long.

Updates and/or the frequency of them are such a critical component for this type of software that I would change to something else. In my opinion CIS is now a contender for one of the best total solutions although if you're happy with your current firewall then Avast! is the one to look at.

mr6n8 · 18. Oct 2009, 02:59 PM

Yes I have also been having the update server issue (in USA).

I just use the manual update:
http://www.avira.com/en/support/kbdetails.php?id=95

Masterchief · 18. Oct 2009, 03:00 PM

I've been having the same problems. No updates since the 14th. It finally updated on the 17th.

torres-no-tan-magnifico · 18. Oct 2009, 04:07 PM

Avira has now updated but I will seriously be considering Avast.

Many thanks for all your replies.

Torresmagnifico

Sope · 18. Oct 2009, 04:26 PM

Slightly off topic (sorry) but I've noticed that the Security Wizard seems to name Avira as the best choice of AV for virtually everyone, if it continues to suffer updating issues maybe this should be taken into consideration, and the Wizard results tweaked accordingly?

kendall · 18. Oct 2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Slightly off topic (sorry) but I've noticed that the Security Wizard seems to name Avira as the best choice of AV for virtually everyone, if it continues to suffer updating issues maybe this should be taken into consideration, and the Wizard results tweaked accordingly?

I would concur; especially considering that Avast actually ranked higher overall than Avira.

aqua · 18. Oct 2009, 07:37 PM

avira's forum is also slow to browse..wonder why..
the problem with manual update is= for example definitions for 1 day equals 5mb..manual update equals 29 mb ..lol!!!
but wait...uninstalling avira is another pain..

MidnightCowboy · 18. Oct 2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kendall

I would concur; especially considering that Avast actually ranked higher overall than Avira.

Me too. With all the recent developments in security software the whole situation is best described as "fluid" at the moment. I would expect to see quite a bit of product shuffling in the various categories as the articles get updated, mine included. Not sure what's happening with Drive Sentry at the moment, I think they're all asleep

There is of course always the ultimate Windows malware solution. It's called Ubuntu

Sorry - just reaching for my steel helmet!
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wildman · 18. Oct 2009, 11:14 PM

I assume this is referring to the FREE version, if so this has been an on going problem with this company for years now. I agree it should have been resolved ages ago. Some research into other FREE programs should be done and then pick the best one that works for you. Reminder check the down load site before you install anything onto your machine, take no ones word that the site is safe.

Thanks
Wildman

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torres-no-tan-magnifico Copy Editor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 569	Avira Servers not Updating! Has anyone else had problems with the lack of updates from Avira? Last update was 14th Oct and it's now the 18th Oct and still nothing! I am loathe to uninstall the software as so far its done an excellent job but if things don't improve very soon then I feel I will have no real alternative. Some feedback on this annoying issue would be very much welcomed. Torresmagnifico

18. Oct 2009, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 8,814	The Avira forum is also full of update issues again. My advice is to dump it. This issue has gone on long enough and surely a vendor with the status of Avira should have sorted a solution by now. The only time I've seen this sort of unresolved situation in businesses previously is just before they were taken over by another company. I hasten to add that this is pure speculation on my part and probably meaningless in this case but I'm struggling to understand why this has remained unfixed for so long. Updates and/or the frequency of them are such a critical component for this type of software that I would change to something else. In my opinion CIS is now a contender for one of the best total solutions although if you're happy with your current firewall then Avast! is the one to look at. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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18. Oct 2009, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr6n8 Editor Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 302	Yes I have also been having the update server issue (in USA). I just use the manual update: http://www.avira.com/en/support/kbdetails.php?id=95

18. Oct 2009, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Masterchief Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	I've been having the same problems. No updates since the 14th. It finally updated on the 17th.

18. Oct 2009, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
torres-no-tan-magnifico Copy Editor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 569	Avira has now updated but I will seriously be considering Avast. Many thanks for all your replies. Torresmagnifico

18. Oct 2009, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 791	Slightly off topic (sorry) but I've noticed that the Security Wizard seems to name Avira as the best choice of AV for virtually everyone, if it continues to suffer updating issues maybe this should be taken into consideration, and the Wizard results tweaked accordingly?

18. Oct 2009, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
aqua Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 120	avira's forum is also slow to browse..wonder why.. the problem with manual update is= for example definitions for 1 day equals 5mb..manual update equals 29 mb ..lol!!! but wait...uninstalling avira is another pain..

18. Oct 2009, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
wildman Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Overland Park KS U.S.A. Posts: 39	I assume this is referring to the FREE version, if so this has been an on going problem with this company for years now. I agree it should have been resolved ages ago. Some research into other FREE programs should be done and then pick the best one that works for you. Reminder check the down load site before you install anything onto your machine, take no ones word that the site is safe. Thanks Wildman