Start a manual update
You have various options for starting an update manually: When an update is started manually, the virus definition file and scan engine are always updated. A product update can only take place if you have activated the option Download and install product updates automatically in the configuration under PC protection > Update > Product update
To start an update of your Avira product manually:
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With the right-hand mouse button, click the Avira tray icon in the taskbar.
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A context menu appears.
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Select Start update.
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The Updater dialog box appears.
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In the Control Center, select Status.
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In the Last update field, click on the Start update link.
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The Updater dialog box appears.
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In the Control Center, in the Update menu, select the menu command Start update.
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The Updater dialog box appears.
Note
We recommend regular automatic updates. The recommended update interval is: 6 hours.
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You can also carry out a manual update directly via the Windows security center.